Manufacturing Engineer

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from operators/production technicians.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment suppliers. Prepares written and graphical work instructions for the communication of manufacturing requirements to production personnel.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Assures process control and reliability for assigned area(s).
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing and inspection methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements.
• Recommends changes to refine and enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas of production.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor standards, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements. May provide on-site support to address technical issues at supplier base.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• May provide concurrent engineering support and recommend manufacturing methods to the engineering design team.
• May keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services, following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures, and requesting special service.
• May maintain product and process database by writing computer programs and entering data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field.
• May have limited prior industry experience or worked with direction in student internship programs.
• Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) or Mechanical Engineering (ASME) certification desired.
• Fundamental knowledge of metallurgy and heat treatment of common aerospace materials.
• Fundamental knowledge of lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques.
• General knowledge of aerospace industry or similar industry products and legal and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing plants. Ability to use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools.
• May be required to develop skills in drafting, programming, and CAD or other computer aided manufacturing systems.
• Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations or resolve problems.
• Ability to work with only general work direction and instructions regarding the scope of assignments, determine priority and order of assignments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals and reports.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from team members, team leaders, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.