Manufacturing Engineer II

Essential Functions:

Research, justify, select, and purchase capital equipment and/or processes.
Learn to operate capital equipment purchased.
Troubleshoot material and manufacturing problems.
Optimize work sequencing and workflow through machines/work centers.
Determine “make versus buy” decisions changing production methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Coordinate outsourcing of parts.
Conceptualize tooling and fabrication designs.
Develop and issue Manufacturing Engineering policies and procedures.
Keep abreast of latest technologies in Manufacturing Engineering.
Provide budgeting information and project updates/status to management.
Utilize computer aided design (CAD) for layouts and line flow.
Coordinate implementation of approved facility changes with Manufacturing, Facilities, Production Control, Quality Assurance, and Management.
Conduct workflow, capacity, quantitative, and throughput analyses.
Conduct cost analysis as required.
Prepare and maintain various charts.
Interface with machine operators, middle and upper management, and vendors.
Promote and apply Lean Tools (5S,PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis); monitor effectiveness.
Participate and/or Facilitate Kaizen events and train others on how to facilitate them.
Measure Lean implementations results.
Execute and promote problem solving to all levels of the organization.
Train and coach plant staff in Lean tools and implementation.
Perform other related duties as required.
Drive design-for-manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) principles and contribute to risk assessments and mitigation strategies for prototype development.
Ensure that all manufacturing processes adhere to industry standards, such as AS9100, and customer-specific requirements.
Work closely with design and engineering teams to provide manufacturability feedback and optimize designs for production.
Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams and company stakeholders, addressing manufacturing concerns and risks.
Lead manufacturing efforts for company’s prototype aero structures, ensuring alignment with project specifications and timelines.
Develop and refine tooling concepts for low-rate production, balancing cost, quality, and lead time considerations.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Avionics, or Manufacturing Engineering and seven years’ engineering experience, preferably in aircraft manufacturing. Computer aided drafting (CAD), Unigraphics II, Microsoft Project and Office computer program literacy, and experience using calipers, micrometers, and measuring equipment are required to perform the duties of this position. Possess a strong knowledge of DFMA principles and process optimization, 6 Sigma Yellow Belt

Physical Demands:

Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Mental Demands:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Intelagree, LN, EAM, AS9100, ITAR, and lean manufacturing.
General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, approval, manufacturing, and service, all manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions need to be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.