Manufacturing Engineer

SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to produce high-quality aerospace components and assemblies. This role ensures that production processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet all regulatory and quality standards. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and production, to improve existing processes and troubleshoot issues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs producibility assessments for a product design and collaborates with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and provide producibility input for design engineering, manufacturing process development, and manufacturing technologies to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives. 
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Analyze production methods and workflows to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
• Develops integrated work instructions and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments.
• Implement and maintain production control systems, including lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Develops tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements. 
• Provides configuration accountability for the implementation of committed changes. 
• Reviews and approves supplier data to ensure manufacturing related requirements are met. 
• Confers with internal and external customers concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. 
• Confers with vendors to determine part specifications and recommends the purchase of equipment and materials used in manufacturing and production. 
• Performs root cause analysis and implements corrective actions to address quality issues and non-conformities.

KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production planning, cost analysis, and process optimization.
• Interpreting and comprehending engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, and CNC programming.
• Collect, organize and analyze data, summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources. 
• Familiarity with regulatory standards, including AS9100, ISO9001, and FAA/EASA requirements.
• Documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• CAD/CAM software.
• Microsoft Office tools.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with various departments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive in identifying improvement opportunities and driving change.