Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer
Job Summary
Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. The position offers a pay rate of $55.00 to $62.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and benefits. The role is full-time, contract-based, with a duration of 12 months, potentially extendable. Benefits include up to one-half of the employee's medical insurance premium, 8 paid holidays, a per diem split (if qualified), an opportunity to become a direct hire after 90 days, and a 401(k) with matching.
About the Role
The Manufacturing Engineer will prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for planning improvements and problem-solving in manufacturing issues within a production or post-production environment. This includes conducting technical studies, preparing detailed work instructions, and performing productibility studies.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical studies of a complex nature, conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed).
- Prepare a report of recommendations for equipment needed and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components).
- Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects with functional operations engineer.
- Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.
- Author MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor (as applicable) to ensure all parts defined by engineering are installed during the assembly/installation process.
- Assist in make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving vendor problems.
- Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements.
- Investigate and assist in preparing justification for equipment and facility requests.
- Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability to meet requirements.
- Participate in design for manufacturing assessments with engineering.
- Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
- Perform audit of co-workers output based on defined requirements and procedures.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of ME policies and procedures.
- With minimal supervision, lead/coordinate the implementation of projects between multiple organizations.
- Apply lean and six sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
- Support all safety, sustainability and ergonomic initiatives.
- Aid in development and maintenance of business continuity plan.
- Ensure quality policies are being practiced; make recommendations and implement procedures to improve quality.
- Initiate and maintain accurate daily/weekly activity status based on work output, as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Experience requirement ranges from eighteen (18) months to four (4) years manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of lean and/or six sigma principles and processes.
- Knowledgeable of engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
- Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, Corridor.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Skills
- Lean manufacturing methodology.
- Statistical methods.
- Computerized equipment operation (personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, Corridor).
- English language proficiency.
Benefits
Up to one-half of the employee's medical insurance premium, 8 paid holidays, a per diem split (if qualified), an opportunity to become a direct hire after 90 days, and a 401(k) with matching.
Pay
$55.00 to $62.00 per hour (depending on experience, location, etc.).
Schedule
Full-time, contract-based role with a duration of 12 months, potentially extendable.