What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer /External Supply Chain Engineer position at Ventures Unlimited Inc?
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
1.Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
2.Knowledge of GD & T
3.Experience in process planning and inspection planning
4.Shop Floor Experience
5.Able to understand process specifications
6.Experience in methods of manufacturing for the Aero engine parts
7.Experience in creation of Technical Instruction / Work Instruction
8.Experience in creation of First Article Inspection Report / Last Article Inspection Report (FAIR/LAIR)
and Review as per AS9102 Rev c
9.Experience in APQP / PPAP creation and Review as per AS9145
10.Knowledge of QMS as per AS13100
11.Experience in creating Dimensional Characteristic matrix and Electronic Data capture form
12.Experience in creation of PFMEA & Control plan
13.Experience in basic inspection instruments
14.Process Capability Analysis (CP CPK study) using Minitab
15.External Supply Chain Support
Roles & Responsibilities
1.Engineering Drawing & GD&T Interpretation
Interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and specifications to understand design intent, tolerances, and functional requirements.
Apply GD&T principles to support manufacturability, inspection planning, and acceptance criteria.
Clarify drawing queries and support engineering change assessments from a manufacturing perspective.
2. Process Planning & Industrialization
Develop and maintain manufacturing process plans for aero engine components.
Define operation sequences, tooling, fixturing, process parameters, and inspection stages.
Ensure processes are robust, repeatable, and compliant with engineering and quality requirements.
3. Inspection Planning & Quality Integration
Create and review inspection plans aligned to drawing characteristics and process risks.
Ensure inspection requirements are embedded into process plans and work instructions.
Support integration of FAI, LAI, and PPAP requirements into manufacturing processes.
4. Shop Floor Support & Execution
Provide day to day shop floor engineering support to ensure correct process execution.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to process capability, tooling, methods, and sequence.
Su pport first time right manufacturing and drive reduction of rework and scrap.
5. Process Specification Compliance
Interpret and implement process specifications, including special process requirements.
Ensure shop floor activities comply with approved specifications and standards.
Support internal and external audits by demonstrating process compliance.
6. Manufacturing Methods – Aero Engine Components
Apply knowledge of aero engine manufacturing methods (machining, fabrication, assembly, special processes).
Support manufacturability and producibility assessments for new and existing parts.
Recommend process improvements to enhance quality, cost, and delivery.
7. Work Instruction & Technical Documentation
Create and maintain Technical Instructions (TI) and Work Instructions (WI) for manufacturing and inspection.
Ensure instructions are clear, standardized, auditable, and user friendly for shop floor execution.
Update documentation to reflect engineering changes and process improvements.
8. APQP / PPAP Support (AS9145)
Support APQP and PPAP activities during new part introduction and process changes.
Prepare manufacturing inputs for PPAP, including process flow, PFMEA, control plans, and capability data.
Interface with quality teams, suppliers, and customers for PPAP readiness and approvals.
9. FAIR / LAIR Support (AS9102 Rev C)
Support preparation and review of FAIR / LAIR from a manufacturing perspective.
Ensure all manufacturing steps and inspection points support full design characteristic verification.
Assist in closure of FAIR observations and implementation of corrective actions.
10. PFMEA & Control Plan Ownership
Develop and maintain PFMEA to identify and mitigate manufacturing process risks.
Create and update Control Plans aligned with PFMEA outputs and process changes.
Drive risk based manufacturing controls and preventive actions.
11. Dimensional Management & Data Capture
Support creation of Dimensional Characteristic Matrices linking design, process, and inspection.
Enable use of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) for dimensional and process data.
Support data driven manufacturing and quality decisions.
12. Inspection Instruments & Measurement Methods
Define and support the use of appropriate inspection instruments for manufacturing operations.
Ensure measurement methods are suitable, repeatable, and aligned wi th tolerance.
Support shop floor awareness and correct usage of inspection tools.
13. Process Capability & Continuous Improvement
Perform and support process capability studies (Cp / Cpk) using tools such as Minitab.
Analyze variation and recommend actions to improve process stability and capability.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and production readiness reviews.
14. Cross Functional Collaboration
Act as a key interface between Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams.
Support suppliers and internal stakeholders in resolving manufacturing and quality issues.
Contribute to cost, quality, delivery, and safety objectives.