Special Process Engineer

Crestview Aerospace is a manufacturing organization working closely with large aircraft and weapon systems OEMs, such as Boeing Defense, Bell, RTX/Collins Aerospace, Northrop Grumman and several others to deliver complex design-to-build and build-to print assemblies. Crestview Aerospace provides these assemblies in support of in-service platforms, such as: H-47, V-22, F-35, F-15, F-16, F-18, KC-135, E-2, and weapon systems such as Harpoon and SLAM-ER. Crestview Aerospace is comprised of two (2) manufacturing sites, with operations in St. Louis, Missouri and Crestview, FL, and employs approximately 300 professionals.

Principal Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Develop and industrialize the special process for aerospace components, including the design of the manufacturing sequence and work instructions, the definition of process parameters and the selection of the appropriate equipment
• Design inspection methods, sampling plan and applicable process control methodologies, including applicable tests and coupon design
• Support the shop activities in the development phase of the process, by training the operators on the correct interpretation of the work instruction and tuning the process
• Get input from the Business in terms of a problem involving inadequate values of FTY, WIP, cost, lead time or machinery saturation of a stated product or product family
• Identify, develop, evaluate, and introduce engineering solutions to meet near-term and long-range engineering needs
• Provide technical support to staff engineers, specialists, technicians and shop operators, providing the necessary training and maintaining the personnel qualification according to the specifics
• Perform internal / external audits to guarantee surveillance on the accountable processes and verify RCCA and implementation plans
• Be accountable for audits on specific processes
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation and presentation of technical data to internal and external customers using reports, records, and letters
  
  

Professional Requirements, Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science field) or equivalent technical degree/quality certification, or a minimum 5 years of Process Engineering experience, preferred.
• Experience on special processes, in particular welding, heat treat, chemical processing, primer application and NDT
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects. Ability to interface with customers for major issues
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of Nadcap accreditation
• Knowledge of Pyrometry preferred
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem analysis, RCCA analysis and continuous improvement skills
• Special processes PFME
  
  

Work Environment

• Primarily works in a manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery and production equipment.
• Requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of materials.
• May involve occasional travel to suppliers or other company locations.
  
  

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee may be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor.

Physical Requirements

Primarily manufacturing/assembly environment. Must be able to work in the following environmental conditions: noise, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current. Must be able to bend and reach. Must have close visual acuity such as viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines, and/or assembly or fabrication parts at close distance to the eyes. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to maneuver up to 20 pounds. Will be performing substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Crestview Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.