Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace and Defense Industry!

C/A Design, Inc. is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is an Innovator and leader in the Brazing industry providing custom engineered cooling solutions while leveraging decades of cutting edge, industry leading, brazing experience. Our customers rely on us to deliver the complex parts they create. Protecting the Warfighter is our mission. Our new 120k sf state of the art facility in Exeter, NH is fully operational and will raise the bar in high precision manufacturing - come and join us!

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Additionally, the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer maximizes product efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. This individual is expected to embrace and exhibit our culture of honesty, integrity, and good corporate citizenship. This is a high visibility role with exposure to multiple layers of the organization and is a key component to the growth strategy planned for C/A Design.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strive towards a culture of proactive safety.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. 
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. 
• Leads planning and design staff with concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. 
• Works with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.  
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management.
• Liaise with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. 
• Lead a cross functional team in support of meeting operational objectives in support of the financial performance for C/A Design.
• Oversees Value Stream Analysis, manufacturing process flow redesigns, time and motion studies as part of the planning process. 
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and capture potential efficiencies. 
• Leads plant management and employees in conceptualizing, planning and implementing, and sustaining continuous improvements by utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Other duties as assigned. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/ Manufacturing engineering required with 10-12 year’s work experience in a manufacturing facility in an engineering type role. 
• Lean certification and/or demonstrated lean/6 sigma project driven experience preferred. 
• Customer centric focus with a keen understanding of the importance of positive on-time delivery metrics and a customer satisfaction type approach.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a machine shop environment.

• Excellent technical skill sets with a strong understanding of MS Office and MRP programs. 
• Possesses good written/oral communication skills, as well as the ability to present his/her views in a clear and compelling manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem analysis and problem-solving skills.

COMPETENCIES:

• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Managing with vision and purpose
• Strategic Agility

C/A Design is an equal opportunity employer.