Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This position provides support to the Development Projects Team during the startup phase of critical new projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in the development of project start up plans, creation of conceptual planning, and coordination of customer approvals necessary to launch new programs
• Function as a key interface between Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management and Plant Operations to ensure complete understanding of requirements, goals, and constraints
• Coordinate and resolve engineering issues related to production and assembly operations
• Document issues and communicate to related departments
• Develop and implement plans for resolution
• Follow up to ensure that issues have been successfully resolved
• Aid in the preparation of presentation materials for project reviews
• Gather, organize, and analyze data related to status and performance on the project
• Evaluate potential problems and provide risk assessment
• Document corrective actions and ensure understanding of all team members
• Facilitate the use of the Teamcenter system on a given program to organize and manage technical data in support of project needs
• Support/lead offsite meetings at supplier or Sonaca North America Aerostructures locations to coordinate project requirements and resolve of critical issues
• Participate in various process improvement projects
• May facilitate or lead teams

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience in project management in the manufacturing industry, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A history of applying engineering techniques and methods along with a basic understanding of lean manufacturing techniques is preferred. Excellent PC skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, CATIA, and Visio. Experience with TeamCenter Suite is a plus. Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements. Must be able to promote a participative, team-oriented environment, working with customers (both internal and external), all employees, vendors, and others in a professional and respectful manner. Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical materials, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees, and vendors. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, accounting and financial calculations, and projections. Ability to produce and interpret financial reports in graph and diagram form.

Qualifications

Education and experiences: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience in project management in the manufacturing industry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. A history of applying engineering techniques and methods along with a basic understand of lean manufacturing techniques is preferred. Excellent PC skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, CATIA and Visio. Experience with TeamCenter Suite is a plus. Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements. Must be able to promote a participative, team-oriented environment, working with customers (both internal and external), all employees, vendors, and others in a professional and respectful manner. Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical materials, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees, and vendors. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, accounting and financial calculations and projections. Ability to produce and interpret financial reports in graph and diagram form.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a dynamic environment, ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables, ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, accounting and financial calculations and projections, ability to produce and interpret financial reports in graph and diagram form.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A