Manufacturing Engineer

Summary: Develop and document manufacturing procedures in an AS9100C environment to achieve consistent, high-quality, best-cost processing. Serve as a focal point of communication between manufacturing and other functions, facilitating efficient implementation of new products and processes. Plan and coordinate elements of type designs, materials and manufacturing processes as required to evaluate and solve production problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the development of manufacturing instructions and manufacturing engineering practices.
• Prepare quotations for labor, tooling and equipment to support the business unit requirements.
• Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.
• Evaluate and approve drawings, routings/AI, specs and other documents.
• Design and procure tools/equipment.
• Write appropriation requests.
• Evaluate and solve production problems.
• Train assemblers or conduct training to introduce new processes.
• Prepare/manufacture prototypes as required utilizing the principals of concurrent engineering.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The applicant must possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondences.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Candidates must have a strong command of computer desktop tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) to assist in completing essential duties.
• Effectively demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a willingness to constantly be learning.
• Syteline experience is a preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of change processes such as ECN.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be knowledgeable of accepted best practices for manufacturing avionics
• Must have knowledge of computers, machining and assembly practices and tools.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and make presentations.
• Ability to work with suppliers, customers and employees.
• IPC Training or military equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related fields or 4 years of directly related experience.

• Subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Desire experience in the aircraft industry regulated by the FAA.
• General Safety
• Electrostatic Discharge Awareness
• OSHA (when available).
• Quality System Awareness

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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  Ability to travel domestically 10-20%.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the person is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear.  The person must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The Associate should be able to see, hear and understand speech, communicate, lift equipment, supplies and materials, use office equipment and computers.  If requested by an applicant or employee, we may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties required of personnel so classified. We have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the person is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time and an air-conditioned and heated office.  The noise level is occasionally high.

FreeFlight Systems is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.