Aircraft Manufacturing Eng 3

TEL Staffing & HR • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

The Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer 3 works independently or leads work to analyze manufacturing operations and develop improvements and solutions to production issues. The position supports production or post-production functions, including layout, production flow, tooling and equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods, and planning.

The role conducts technical studies, evaluates current or proposed operations, and recommends equipment and manufacturing methods. It develops detailed work and rework instructions, creates manufacturing bills of material, evaluates make-or-buy options and vendors, and supports equipment and facility requests. The position also applies statistical analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methods to improve manufacturing processes and quality.

The role may assume the ME Group Head’s duties when that person is absent, assign and review subordinate work, and supervise and train staff. It also leads or coordinates projects across organizations and supports safety, sustainability, ergonomic, and quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
• Four years of manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.
• Knowledge of engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment, including personal computers and CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, or Corridor.
• Complete understanding of and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts such as 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, and One Piece Flow.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Six Sigma or other data-driven decision-making experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, equivalent certification, or demonstrated experience in a Lean Six Sigma environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical studies and analyze existing or proposed manufacturing operations; recommend equipment and manufacturing methods.
• Prepare detailed methodologies and sequences for complex assemblies, installations, and components.
• Author detailed work instructions to improve manufacturing efficiency and support zero-defect opportunities in coordination with the Operations Engineer.
• Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support corrective actions.
• Create MBOMs in SAP, Solumina, or Corridor, as applicable, to ensure engineering-defined parts are installed during assembly and installation.
• Generate make-or-buy proposals, recommend corrective actions, evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and help resolve problems.
• Conduct research, investigations, and analyses for assigned planning and other projects to ensure requirements are met.
• Investigate and help prepare justifications for equipment and facility requests.
• Conduct productibility studies using engineering drawings.
• Use statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements; make computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
• Prioritize workloads based on schedules and needs, and provide completion dates and work estimates based on resources and past performance.
• Keep current on state-of-the-art manufacturing developments.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing methodology into existing and future processes.
• Develop business cases and present them to management for process improvement approval.
• Assume ME Group Head duties in that person's absence.
• Assign and review subordinate personnel’s work.
• Supervise and train subordinates in work methods and procedures, efficient use of company resources, and resolution of work-related or quality problems.
• Lead or coordinate project implementation across multiple organizations.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
• Support safety, sustainability, and ergonomic initiatives.
• Ensure quality policies are followed and recommend quality improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level