Manufacturing Engineer I

Manufacturing Engineer I

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or similar field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 0 – 2 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies and tools for process development and control
• Familiar with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures, and Bill of Materials
• Experienced user in Microsoft Office (Word, Visio, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Project)
• Familiar with MiniTab, MRP/ERP (Oracle is preferred), Agile, and CAD programs (SolidWorks is preferred)
• Occasional travel to supplier sites (up to 10%)

Responsibilities

• Supports the development, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency and quality
• Helps implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to achieve continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and lead time reduction
• Analyzes production metrics (yields, capacity, cost, and process capability) to trigger and lead improvement projects
• Establishes and maintains standard hours and sequence of operations for current and future production processes
• Generates and updates work instructions, assembly procedures, and supporting documentation controlling the manufacturing process
• Participates in root cause analysis and problem solving to resolve issues related to materials, design, equipment, and people
• Works on Manufacturing Strategies and capacity models for new and current products, including estimation and maintenance of capital requisitions
• Participates in the design and development of manufacturing workflows and layout of equipment for maximum efficiency
• Performs cost estimating of new tooling and fixtures required to support production floor; leads Make/Buy analysis and trade studies on assemblies with cross-functional team
• Performs Design for Manufacturing, cost, and reliability analysis on new products with the design engineering team
• Leads collaborative engineering improvement activities alongside engineering and suppliers to improve cost, cycle time, or to drive quality improvement activities
• Participates in Design Failures Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities as a key contributor in the process
• Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
• Performs hands-on work to support production floor and aircraft integration and assembly processes as required
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective problem-solving and analytical skills; familiarity with root cause analysis techniques
• Certification in Lean / Sigma Black Belt through an accredited certification body, preferred
• Consistently demonstrates teamwork and collaboration; puts the success of the team above one’s own interests
• Strong organization/planning, time management, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage conflict
• Ability to work within defined requirements and deadlines to complete tasks independently; ability to manage stress
• Effectively communicates with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and other considerations to facilitate and improve production processes
• Ability to apply statistical analysis to optimize production workflows and production layouts
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company