Manufacturing Engineer

Pursuit Aerospace specializes in the manufacturing of complex fabrication and precision machined components for gas turbine engines.   We serve customers around the world in commercial and military aviation, power generation, the marine industry, rotary wing, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Purpose/ Summary

Develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Under general supervision:

• Develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, equipment layout, and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
• Investigate, research and analyze equipment failures, malfunctions and processes to diagnose, or make recommendations for changes to align with cost and efficiency standards
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports
• Specifies system components of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
• Collaborate with production personnel, other engineers, management, and outside vendors to improve the yield and quality of existing products
• Work with production to understand problems and areas of inefficiency
• Leads clear projects, participates in complex projects
• Provide technical support of manufacturing equipment and tools
• Support bid and proposal activities for customer requests for quotes, including run time and processing time estimates
• Shares knowledge willingly with others
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Adheres to all Core Values (Health and Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Development of People, Integrity, Corporate Citizenship, Continuous Improvement, Respect). 

Adheres to all Core Competencies (Communication, Teamwork, Achieving Results, Commitment to Continuous Improvement, Judgement).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Other job-related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Working conditions

May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, acetone, alcohol, argon, braze alloys, nitrogen, hydrogen, oi based or water soluble lubricants, and cleaning solutions

Minimum qualifications

• 2 years experience in manufacturing or related industry
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM system
• Working knowledge of shop mathematics
• Working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, machining, and/or welding
• Working knowledge of inspection methods
• Working knowledge of special processes including, but not limited to plasma coatings, laser drilling, and airflow measurement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to employees of all levels in the organization
• Able to speak and write standard English
• Legally able to work in applicable country

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
• 4 years experience in manufacturing or related industry
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma processes
• Process Control and PFMEA experience

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.