Sustaining Engineer-Aerospace Fastener Design & Manufacturing

As a Sustaining Engineer at Click Bond, you will play a critical role in ensuring the ongoing performance, quality, and reliability of aerospace fastener products. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will address technical challenges, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the evolution of existing designs and manufacturing processes. Your expertise will drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in a dynamic and highly regulated industry.

Product Support

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and resolve technical issues related to existing aerospace fastener products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct root cause analyses for product failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide engineering support for product changes and value engineering.
• Design and Documentation:
• Maintain and update technical documentation, including CAD models, drawings, and specifications as needed.
• Collaborate with design teams to improve existing products and ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Review engineering changes and ensure proper implementation across production.
• Manufacturing Support:
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to address process inefficiencies, troubleshoot production issues, and optimize workflows as applicable.
• Ensure adherence to quality control standards and regulatory requirements during production.
• Lead initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and improve product yield in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Customer Interaction:
• Provide technical support to customers, including troubleshooting and addressing field performance concerns and advise on field applications in collaboration with Field Applications Engineer.
• Communicate design changes, product updates, and resolutions to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for product and process improvements based on data analysis and feedback.
• Participate in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality along with Manufacturing Engineering
• Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate Click Bond policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and familiarity with GD&T standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, FAA, NADCAP).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Background in developing and maintaining a PLM system.
• Experience navigating an ERP/MRP system.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and driven by quality and operational excellence.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  

Language Skills

• Competence in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Capable of effectively presenting information then responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to read and write English.
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
  
  

Education And/Or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 years of experience in sustaining engineering, product design, or manufacturing within the aerospace or fastener industry.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work is primarily sedentary, although there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items, such as paper or books, weighing less than 35 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit or stand for the length of shift, bend, and reach.
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment

• Work primarily performed in a standard office environment. If in manufacturing areas, it requires protective eyewear and/or hearing protection.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work primarily performed in a standard office environment. If in manufacturing areas, may be exposed to noise, smells, heat, dust, etc. Work requires the observance of fire regulations and safe work practices.
  
  

Click Bond Way – Key Attributes

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.
  
  

Click Bond is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other protected classification.

Click Bond complies with federal and state disability laws. Click Bond will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Nancy Rodriguez at Nancy.Rodriguez@clickbond.com