Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : Conceives, investigates, evaluates, and makes recommendations for new equipment, tooling and processes to improve safety, reliability, capacity and reduce costs. Performs complex analysis, design, and / or assembly related to manufacturing or industrial engineering projects. Investigates and analyzes unique or highly technical manufacturing or industrial engineering assignments and provides technical assistance in establishing operational procedures and methods. Performs technical surveillance of a complex nature in the control of product, design concepts, and specification requirements. Evaluates engineering changes and determines appropriate labor or equipment standards to meet specification requirements. Utilizes systematic problem solving and data collection to identify and resolve problems, including driving cost and downtime reduction. Leads and / or participates in health, safety, environmental, production, material control, Sig Sigma and R&D project teams. Writes weekly activity and project reports, develops action plans, and generates work instructions, test procedures and other documentation to support production operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Develop aircraft fabrication, assembly, and installation work instructions by evaluating engineering drawings, tool designs, process specifications, and equipment specifications
• Collaborate with internal Teams to review engineering drawings, specifications, technical requirements to support manufacturing plans.
• Ensure method of manufacturing complies with AS9100 quality standards, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
• Assists in reviewing supplier data to ensure manufacturing related requirements are met.
• Evaluate and recommend tools and equipment for the support of manufacturing
• Perform root cause corrective action for the support of manufacturing
• Train and work with other engineers and planners
• Prioritize and adjust workflow to meet customer needs
• Participate and incorporate Lean Manufacturing and initiatives
• Provide liaison support for production floor via work instruction and manufacturing bill of materials modifications
• Thorough understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to ensure accurate and consistent production of manufactured components.
• Understand and be aware of customer schedules and current engineering resources to match the needs and delivery dates on the schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Experience and Education :

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Note : This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitude, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety to themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.