What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Transformation Engineer position at Rand Machine Products?
The Sr Transformation Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing machining processes across multiple facilities supporting aerospace and defense programs. This role ensures consistent production standards, process efficiency, quality compliance, and continuous improvement across all assigned sites.
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Key Responsibilities
Process Development & Optimization
Multi-Site Support
Aerospace & Defense Compliance
Continuous Improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Qualifications
Required:
Key Skills
Work Environment
Performance Metrics (KPIs)
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Key Responsibilities
Process Development & Optimization
- Develop and improve CNC machining processes (milling, turning, grinding)
- Create and maintain work instructions, routers, and process documentation
- Drive cycle time reduction, cost savings, and yield improvement initiatives
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation
- Implementing Automation and Robotics
Multi-Site Support
- Provide engineering support across multiple manufacturing locations
- Standardize processes, tooling, and best practices across sites
- Travel between facilities as needed to support production and projects
- Collaborate with site leadership to resolve technical and operational issues
Aerospace & Defense Compliance
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as AS9100, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
- Support audits, including customer and regulatory audits
- Maintain documentation for traceability and configuration control
Continuous Improvement
- Lead or support Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma initiatives
- Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
- Reduce scrap, rework, and downtime
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA)
- Interface with customers and suppliers as needed
- Capex justification, selection, & Install
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related)
- 3–7 years of experience in machining/manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and tooling
- Experience with GD&T and blueprint reading
- Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing
- Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality systems
- Lean / Six Sigma certification
- Experience supporting multi-site operations
Key Skills
- Process improvement and problem-solving
- Data analysis and decision-making
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across locations
Work Environment
- Combination of office and shop floor environments
- Frequent interaction with production teams
- Travel required between manufacturing sites (estimated X–X%)
Performance Metrics (KPIs)
- Cycle time reduction
- Scrap and rework rates
- On-time delivery
- Process standardization across sites
- Cost savings initiatives
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000