Premier Aerospace Engineering Opportunity!

With over 60 years of pedigree and 1,400 employees across 20 locations worldwide, Sogeclair is a leading aerospace company that specializes in design, manufacturing, integration and certification of structures, interior components, and systems. Sogeclair Digital Engineering, a subsidiary of Sogeclair, is an established US based aerospace engineering service company, partnering with cutting edge aerospace OEMs. We provide exciting long term opportunities for diverse programs, including project based services and on-site at our customer locations. We are looking for motivated individuals with a passion for engineering to join our team!

Job Summary

• Develop a production solution which maximizes production efficiency while assuring conformity to design requirements. Create manufacturing work instructions; assist with design improvements and problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures). Apply this logic in a variety of areas such as layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods and planning.

• Interpret manufacturing/assembly drawings and process specifications to create accurate technician-level work instructions that fully conform to design requirements.
• Optimize order of operations and assembly sequence to maximize build efficiency and reduce the probability of technician error.
• Develop and maintain routings and Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) to ensure all parts defined by Engineering are installed during the assembly/installation process. 
• Author detail industrialization packages that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects.
• Develop and provide time standards to the shop floor as well as standard work for operations and processes. 
• Create rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.
• Interact with engineering, subject matter experts, and shop floor personnel to ensure that work instructions are accurate and comprehensible.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturability of product design, which will improve efficiency of the shop and the fabrication of parts, assemblies and installations during the appropriate design phase, resulting from established methods and performance analysis.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes. 
• Utilizes analytical skills for capacity analysis, tool and equipment utilization as well as line balancing.
• Performs trend analysis of shop performance measures to identify opportunities for improvements.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing and services.
• Optimize the process for both detail and assembly level manufactured parts or products, or deliver supporting services, with maximum efficiency.
• Work with internal customers and management to develop standards for design and production.
• Perform technical studies and conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed). 
• Ensure deliverable quality standards are met.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. May substitute directly related experience for education.
• 3-5 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment as a process planner, industrial engineer, production engineer or design engineer.
• Experience with CATIA, AutoCAD, Solidworks or equivalent Product Design solution.
• Basic knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
• Strong willingness to solve problems that have a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional processes, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Exposure converting engineering instructions and information into content intended for a variety of audiences and ability levels.
• Proven ability to read technical drawings and schematics with strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
• Good communication skills.
• Proven computer proficiency.

• VPM experience preferred
• Aircraft experience (hands on or support function)
• Manufacturing Engineering / Planning experience
• Aircraft technical writing
• 3D modeling experience

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Sogeclair Digital Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination.

Whenever possible, the company and/or its client make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.