Sustaining Engineer-Aerospace Fastener Design & Manufacturing

About the role

As a Sustaining Engineer at Click Bond, you will play a critical role in ensuring the ongoing performance, quality, and reliability of aerospace fastener products. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will address technical challenges, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the evolution of existing designs and manufacturing processes. Your expertise will drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in a dynamic and highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve technical issues related to existing aerospace fastener products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct root cause analyses for product failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide engineering support for product changes and value engineering.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, including CAD models, drawings, and specifications as needed.
• Collaborate with design teams to improve existing products and ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Review engineering changes and ensure proper implementation across production.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to address process inefficiencies, troubleshoot production issues, and optimize workflows.
• Ensure adherence to quality control standards and regulatory requirements during production.
• Lead initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and improve product yield in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Provide technical support to customers, including troubleshooting and addressing field performance concerns and advise on field applications in collaboration with Field Applications Engineer.
• Communicate design changes, product updates, and resolutions to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for product and process improvements based on data analysis and feedback.
• Participate in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality along with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate Click Bond policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and familiarity with GD&T standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, FAA, NADCAP).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Background in developing and maintaining a PLM system.
• Experience navigating an ERP/MRP system.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and driven by quality and operational excellence.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.