Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineering technical leadership role focused on process development, project execution, tooling design, and manufacturing process improvement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a technical role supporting manufacturing processes or a related engineering function
• Experience supporting manufacturing engineering processes, equipment, tooling, and documentation
• Experience preparing or reviewing cost estimates, capital appropriation requests, project schedules, design specifications, process specifications, and equipment specifications
• Experience with manufacturing data collection, analysis, and process improvement
• Proficiency with AIAG or equivalent tools for Measurement System Analysis, Capability Analysis, SPC, and FMEA
• Experience creating and maintaining PFMEAs, routers, equipment PMs, technique sheets, and equipment programs
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fabrication, assembly, measuring, and product testing
• Limited travel may be required, up to 20%

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in aerospace process development
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Lean tools
• Hose, tube, fitting, and coupling manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with new program development or project transition activities
• 3D modeling and tooling design or development experience
• CATIA solid modeling experience
• Product Data Management system experience for document control and workflow management
• ENOVIA experience
• Knowledge of fluid conveyance products, manufacturing techniques, and material science
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing processes, metal forming, assembly, and testing in an aerospace environment
• Experience with documented invention disclosures or patent-related technical documentation

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to manufacturing engineering staff
• Lead multiple large-scale plant and division projects with global teams
• Facilitate 8D problem solving, investigate and troubleshoot issues, and present conclusions to internal and external customers
• Prepare and present technical reports and conclusions to leadership team members
• Create, review, and update process and technical work instructions for manufacturing engineering functions
• Design, develop, implement, and improve safe and environmentally responsible manufacturing processes
• Apply environmental, safety, health, and industry standard manufacturing practices
• Design processes that ensure components and assemblies meet quality specifications, including aerospace and special process requirements
• Improve process efficiency using Lean Six Sigma tools
• Support on-time delivery through manufacturing process excellence
• Troubleshoot machine and tooling problems
• Support the DMR process for review and disposition of non-conforming materials
• Implement continuous flow concepts
• Train production employees on manufacturing processes
• Design equipment, gauging, and tooling using CATIA solid modeling software and other engineering analysis and design tools
• Work with suppliers and purchasing teams to procure equipment, tooling, and supplies
• Support manual assembly, semi-automatic equipment, and pressure testing equipment requirements
• Mentor manufacturing engineering staff in engineering competencies, processes, and lean concepts
• Work directly with manufacturing operators to troubleshoot and improve fabrication, assembly, measuring, and testing processes
• Manage manufacturing and process improvement project activities, budgets, project management requirements, and implementation documentation
• Support launch projects through structured launch processes

Pay Details: $40.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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