Lead Machining Process Engineer

About the role

Process Engineering position associated with the manufacturing processes of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) parts for aircraft engines in a production environment. Will focus on improvements and shop floor support for a product line in an assigned area. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role will have autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Self-directed judgment and drive will be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform related tasks for Tollgate, MRL & PRR NPI development.
• Plan, support and execute APQP requirements.
• Create, propose & control cost (budgets).
• Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment.
• Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment during trials, etc.
• Improve all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
• Lead improvements from concept to completion & assure sustainment.
• Drive & lead/cycle time improvements.
• Lead & support Low Rate and Full Rate Production.
• Design & implement necessary equipment, tooling & fixtures for manufacturing development and process improvements.
• Create, maintain & adhere to schedules to achieve business metrics/targets.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
• Participate & Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action activity related to concerns that arise during the manufacturing process.
• Listen to the voice on the floor, understand the problem and implement effective countermeasures & assure sustainability.
• DFM proposals to Design Engineering with supporting data, proposing solutions and see implemented.
• Manage projects related to manufacturing process enhancement.
• Hands on problem solving & investigation.
• Continuous improvement mind set.
• Work closely with shop floor personnel.
• Use judgment and ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.
• May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• To be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills.
• Perform root cause and corrective action of product & process failures and defects.
• Collaborate with design engineering, operations, and quality to improve manufacturability and resolve issues.
• Limited remote working conditions.
• Limited travel (equipment run off, supplier visits).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of CNC machining/programming experience with Production Processes and Equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience) in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology.
• 7–10 years of CNC machining/programming experience with Production Processes and Equipment.
• Equipment procurement/maturation experience (scope creation thru installation sustainment period).
• Proven root cause & corrective action experience.
• Proven process improvement history.
• CAD/CAM CNC programming experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to document, plan and execute improvement activities.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Cp/Cpk/SPC experience.
• Data driven decision making.
• High ownership skills with ability to work with limited supervision.
• Challenge the status quo.
• Grinding experience.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).