Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

Working in a fast-paced team environment, the Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally across the organization including Quality, Program Management, Logistics, Production Control, Industrial Engineering, and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for executing change using process improvement methodologies, assisting in implementing the organization’s Lean strategy, executing project initiatives, and mentoring newer engineers.

Develops, evaluates, improves, and implements manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a First Responder for the production department to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
• Identifies, communicates, and resolves issues in the manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoots technical design difficulties with operators, taking appropriate action to prevent future occurrences.
• Develops and improves processes and tooling to decrease ergonomic issues, increase production efficiency, and enhance quality output.
• Develops and maintains specialty tools to support production flow.
• Interfaces with quality, engineering, and production to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area.
• Confers with industrial engineering, program managers, and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Interfaces with industrial engineering and production to develop shop floor documentation and standard work instructions.
• Effectively utilizes Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to support Value Stream Maps (current and future) according to the Lean Operations Roadmap.
• Assists and supports the current 5S program.
• Leads, participates in, and supports Kaizen Events and A3’s.
• Leads cross-departmental projects for process improvements.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes as well as tooling, and suggesting fixtures.
• Develops and maintains requirements for new tools and fixtures orders for final assembly.
• Evaluates manufacturing methods by conducting research on programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, and assembly processes, and soliciting observations from operators.
• Assists in developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with vendors.
• Creates an atmosphere for development of new concepts, ideas, and methods to support continuous improvement in the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Operations, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5 or more years of work-related experience, preferably in aircraft or a combination of education and experience.
• Advanced root cause analysis capability using 3D clash analysis and advanced metrology equipment.
• Able to create and review engineering drawings, models, and assemblies for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, concepts, and procedures.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials such as metals and plastics.
• Knowledge of aerospace requirements such as ISO9001 and AS9100.
• Experienced in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experienced in various forms of rapid prototyping, including 3D printing.
• Experienced in creating and implementing process control as related to production fixtures.
• Ability to independently plan and prioritize tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
• Intermediate to proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Five years of experience with PLM software.