Manufacturing Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer II

About Us:  

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.  

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity: 

As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will perform engineering/technical assignments using manufacturing engineering practices and principles while productionizing new programs and capital plans.  Design, implement and develop solutions to manufacturing methods relating to materials, processes and tooling.  Lead value stream implementation of key manufacturing programs.

Location: Whitesboro, NY

Responsibilities: 

• Implements processes at the operational level, focused on developing the operation from the ability to make one part to the ability to make parts at the business model.
• Provides engineering support by troubleshooting problems and effecting timely solutions to maintain the continuity of production flow.
• Designs manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters.
• Monitors and debugs new methods and procedures to ensure system efficiencies.
• Effectively implements program capital plans.
• Interfaces with all manufacturing, quality and engineering folks to drive program objectives.
• Interfaces with technical and non-technical vendors and outside sales personnel to evaluate cost estimate and implement solutions to meet program objectives.
• Analyze & interpret the data on the customer blueprints to determine the best way to proceed to reach the desired outcomes.  Drives team to most efficient process for product manufacture.
• Defines flow “rules” using TOC throughout line.

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related discipline is required from an accredited college or university. 
• Ten years manufacturing experience is required, Aerospace preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to understand and follow Pursuit's quality system requirements
• Ability to meet Pursuit job requirements and customer requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and abilities
• Detail oriented and excellent organization and program management qualities
• Work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to multi-task
• Time Management skills
• Problem Solving
• Understanding customer specifications
• Ability to interpret reports
• Strong knowledge of all the aspects of production and operations
• Computer Skills:  Microsoft Office, 
• Thorough understanding of 3-D geometric relationships

Working Conditions: 

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled, well lit, and reasonably clean aerospace manufacturing environment. Noise levels are generally below 80 decibels.
• Most work is performed on the shop floor in a manufacturing environment with required PPE.
• Role involves standing, walking, climbing stairs, and moving around equipment during daily activities.
• May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or lifting items up to 25 pounds.
• Work requires use of hands and arms to handle and manipulate parts, tools, and equipment.
• Tasks include a blend of hands-on activities with parts, tools, and equipment, and technical work such as reviewing data and using computer-based systems.
• Frequent interaction and communication with production teams, supply chain, and customers in a dynamic environment.
• Extended periods of focus and attention to detail may be required when working on technical projects.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Acknowledgements:  

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:  

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.