Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer III - 1st Shift

The Structures Company - Appleton, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Appleton, WI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for leading and conducting analyses to improve manufacturing processes and solve production issues. This role involves preparing detailed reports, authoring work instructions, and ensuring compliance with engineering requirements in a production environment. The engineer will also supervise and train subordinates, apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and support safety and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for planning improvements and problem solving for manufacturing issues.
• Perform technical studies of complex nature and conduct analysis of operations.
• Prepare reports of recommendations for equipment and manufacturing methods.
• Author detailed work instructions to optimize manufacturing process efficiency.
• Generate make-or-buy proposals and evaluate vendors.
• Conduct research and analysis for assigned projects to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Investigate and prepare justification for equipment and facility requests.
• Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
• Prioritize workloads based on schedules and needs; provide completion dates and work estimates.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
• Develop business cases for process improvement approval and present to management.
• Assume duties of the ME Group Head in their absence and supervise subordinate personnel.
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of projects between multiple organizations.
• Support all Safety, Sustainability, and Ergonomic Initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required.
• 4 years of manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.
• Knowledgeable of Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, Corridor.
• Complete understanding and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing Concepts: 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, One Piece Flow.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities