Process Engineer II (85558)

About the Company

The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high-performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners, and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in various types of reinforced plastics, including interior sandwich panels for aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core, and related products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or improve processes for the manufacture of new or existing products.
• Work with cross-functional teams (primarily Quality and Production) to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures to prevent failure recurrence.
• Develop and implement concepts, including Lean Manufacturing, to reduce manufacturing cost and increase process throughput.
• Create/manage manufacturing documentation and provide technical oversight to bring high-priority projects to a successful conclusion, including training.
• Lead manufacturing trials supported by data analysis and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Work proactively to manage the technical direction of assigned manufacturing areas, aligned with the overall technical direction of the site.
• Plan and lead the incorporation of engineering flowdown requirements to ensure on-time delivery.
• Expand technical competency in processes, materials, and products.
• Increase capability in workload management.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Science (Chemical, Mechanical, Material Science, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering fields).
• 2 to 4 years of working experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mentality.
• Ability to adjust to continuously shifting priorities.
• Proficient computer skills—Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Comfortable working on and around equipment and using proper PPE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with composite materials and/or material sciences.
• Programming experience (VBA, C, C++, etc.).
• CAD experience (CATIA, Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• SAP experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Minitab software experience.

Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance. This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants will be asked to provide documentation verifying U.S. person status under ITAR and EAR. A “U.S. person” is defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.