Job Type

Full-time
Description
Hartzell Engine Technologies
Hartzell Engine Technologies is the leading OEM supplier of aircraft cabin heating solutions and engine accessories, including turbocharging systems, alternators, starters, and fuel pumps. HET manufactures, rebuilds, and overhauls these products for general aviation and military applications. Our pursuit of excellence drives our business from the initial design to the assembly and testing of each unit. We take pride in our high level of craftsmanship, our people, and our facilities and make every effort to provide customers with the best product and service possible.
Key Deliverables of the Position
•Active contribution to the profitability of the business
•Supplier Development: Continuously improving the ability of the supply chain to deliver quality parts on time for lowest total cost
•Continuous reduction of non-conformances from suppliers
•Manage the risk of non-conforming material getting into production
•Represent, advocate, and ensure that suppliers' needs and capabilities are integrated into new designs
•Support lean initiatives for managing the supply chain
•Provide metallurgical support
Typical job duties include:
•Managing supplier relationships as it pertains to quality including
o approving/disapproving suppliers
o maintenance of the Approved Supplier List
o facilitating scrap reduction projects with suppliers and internal functions
o root cause analysis to eliminate purchased part non-conformances
o performing quality system, process and part auditing,
o monitoring the overall quality performance of the supplier
•Purchasing support
o manage P.O. requirements
o manage PPAP requirements
o coordinate manufacturability reviews
o provide technical support to suppliers
•Configuration Control Board participation
•SCAR & SRD management
o Issue and track
o maintain logs
•Shipping support
o material certification analysis
•Participate in new product development as it relates to purchased parts and materials, including
o facilitation of process planning with the supplier
o Inspection plan creation and maintenance
o first article (incoming)
§ preparation of FAI layouts
§ evaluation of FAI results
•Facilitate failure analysis by working with local outside metallurgical labs for use in analyzing new designs, new manufacturing methods, field issues and manufacturing nonconformance's
•Some domestic & foreign travel to the supplier location is required, (approximately 15% of the time)
Requirements
Preferred Education and Experience
•BS Degree in Metallurgical /Materials Science Engineering
•Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience
Required Primary Competencies:
Technical Competencies
1) Experience with Quality Systems (ISO9000, AS9100, TS6949, etc.)
2) Knowledge of special processes ( Heat treating, chemical processing, shot peening)
3) Knowledge of Non-destructive testing (Magnetic Particle, Fluorescent Penetrant)
4) Structured problem solving skills to determine root cause, including FMEA, SPC, Control Plans
5) Familiar with Lean Manufacturing philosophy
6) Knowledge of statistical sampling and analysis
7) Technical Writing Skills
8) Auditing skills
9) Team facilitation skills
10) Basic computer skills; (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Access)
11) Willingness to travel
12) Knowledge of basic metallurgical evaluation tools and techniques
Required Behavioral Competencies
1) Builds Strategic Working Relationships - Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
2) Continuous Learning - Demonstrated ability to learn continuously and apply newly gained knowledge and skill on the job
3) Contributes to Team Success - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
4) Initiates Action - Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive
5) Manages Work - Effectively manages one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
6) Quality Orientation - Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; is watchful over a period of time
Language Skills :
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Salary Expectations
•Competitive compensation & benefits package
EEO/AA/E-Verify