What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at PCX Aerostructures, LLC?
Company Overview
PCX Aerosystems currently has operations in Long Beach and Santa Ana, CA; Boylston, MA; and Newington, Enfield and Manchester CT. Each of these locations has a unique history, and we strive to maintain local entrepreneurial freedom, supported by the strength that comes from being part of a larger organization. Our workforce includes Associates in a wide variety of disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Sourcing, Sales, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. The PCX Aerosystems teams seek to safely deliver on our customers' toughest requirements, while living our values, every day. We are a company that embraces diversity.
Responsible for the engineering ownership, creation and improvement of processes and procedures used by various groups such as production, overhaul, repair, test, and quality to manufacture machined aerospace components, requiring the exercise of judgment and application of standard engineering principles and practices.
Pursue initiatives to improve effectiveness of the group and increase customer satisfaction.
Typical duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prepare detailed manufacturing plans for the production of aerospace components in accordance with customer drawings, parts lists and specifications. Create CAD models and dimensioned operation sheets in support of this effort.
- Provide troubleshooting support for CNC machinists/operators, special processing technicians (heat treat, polishing/deburring, shot peening, plating), inspectors (dimensional inspection and non-destructive testing), Quality Engineers and Cell Leaders.
- Participate in the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
- Review and analyze a variety of engineering/inspection data, documents and reports to recommend/implement process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce scrap/rework.
- Design manufacturing/assembly fixtures and special gaging.
- Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) for specific product including process creation/development and customer support through first article delivery.
- Previous experience with Frozen Planning and manufacturing flight critical components a plus.
- Must work safely at all times, and actively participate in safety improvement initiatives by raising any safety concerns and helping to come up with corrective actions.
- May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department or cell objectives and to develop individuals' skills.
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field. Alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.
- 5-10 years' experience in Manufacturing; aerospace preferred.
- Must be able to read, interpret and apply GD&T methods.
- Must be able to navigate through detailed customer specifications.
- Experience with milling, turning, grinding; experience with Siemens NX CAD a plus (NX 7.5 )
- Experience with NPI development and implementation.
- Experience working with various metals including steel, aluminum, titanium, etc.
- Strong verbal/written communication skills.
- Strong project management skills.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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