Position Summary

Develops and/or coordinates the creation and modification of manufacturing processes for the fabrication of complex aerospace parts. Perform project engineering work in the Engineering Group requiring application of standard and advanced manufacturing techniques, procedures, and criteria in developing/improving processes and/or manufacturing systems. Develop thoughts and ideas into engineered solutions with approval from plant management. Effectively participates in a team setting to achieve collective results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle day to day problems with processes, product, equipment and documentations while working interactively with Production Employees.
• Continually seek new manufacturing technology and processing methods that will improve the productivity, cost, quality, and agility of manufacturing
• Develop robust, capable manufacturing processes for the machining of complex aerospace components.
• Participate in Systematic Problem-Solving Approach for Rolling Top 5 projects, when assigned by the Product Operations Manager, addressing specific problems with manufacturing processed, equipment and products. Systems such as Hoshin Kanri or Six Sigma
• Compose and process documentation and process changes using the Engineering Change Request (ECR) procedure.
• Actively participate and represent Manufacturing engineering in new product design reviews.
• Write and maintain Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) travelers as required.
• Investigate, develop, justify, and compile cost savings and sustain (GP) margins.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Education: BS degree in Engineering
• Experience: 8 years of applicable experience
• S citizen or having resident status.
• Experience with aerospace materials and processes, 5 axis machining.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Physical Abilities:

• The employee must be to work physically in an office and production area. Employee may sit at a keyboard for long periods of time. In the production floor the employee might be exposed to a noisy or dusty and have materials such as metal shavings on the floor with ambient temperatures that are warmer in the summer and cooler in the winter.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of engineering principles, especially related to machining manufacturing methods and fixturing.
• Ability to solve machining problems using proven problem-solving methods.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, six sigma, lean processes
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels in the organization while remaining customer oriented.
• Ability to multitask, have good organization, attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Self-starter capable of solving complex problems with little or no supervision.
• Performs other duties as required and available for overtime.

Professional and Interpersonal skills:

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

 Preferred

• Experience in Cutting Tool Design and Jig & Fixture Design for Production Equipment
• Skilled in the use of 3-D CAD software of complex 5 axis parts. and process development, CAM for -axis equipment and GD&T
• Software: CATIA, NCL, Gibbscam, VISUAL, Microsoft Office, ARAS
• Planning Jobs for on the floor operations
• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience
• Working Conditions-Physical requirements and Environment:
• Office environment with moderate noise levels
• 60% exposure to production floor with loud noise
• Safety glasses required in designated areas.
• Must exercise care and safe work practices.