Front Line Support ME, Leo Decks

Provides real-time engineering support on the production floor, enabling the completion of production hardware through nominal assembly operations, inspections, and nonconformance resolution. Acts as the critical link between production execution and the broader engineering organization, serving as the first line of support for daily production execution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain floor presence during shift in assigned production area, including attendance at daily Tier 1 meetings
• Serve as the first resource for build technicians to clarify build processes, disposition potential nonconformances (NCs), and provide build process feedback
• Complete ME Inspections and Buyoffs as required on production builds in a timely manner
• Disposition NCs using the FLS disposition guide; escalate novel or complex NCs to Process MEs and partner teams
• Follow proper NC writing techniques to enable quick approvals and aid data collection
• Inspect rework against NC dispositions to ensure conditions are met
• Audit and observe builds in progress to ensure work is completed per work instructions
• Coach technicians on proper execution when discrepancies arise
• Create visual aids and shop aids for the production line when appropriate
• Provide feedback on WOT updates ready for implementation
• Propose design change requests to improve manufacturing or reduce cost
• Support continuous improvement activities including GSE projects, shop aids, and Kaizen events
• Work with Production Shift Leadership to prioritize and support deliveries for the day

Requirements

• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement principles & techniques
• Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings, or experience in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Broad knowledge of fundamental manufacturing engineering and quality concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, or experience in similar environments
• 2+ years experience as a manufacturing engineer
• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with non-conformance management systems and disposition processes
• Knowledge of quality management systems (AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Experience with MES, SAP, or similar manufacturing execution systems
• 3D design (NX) and prototyping skills (for job aids)
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) tools

Pay

Base salary range: $96,600.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually.

Benefits

• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with option for supplemental life plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave

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