Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering (Onsite)

RTX • Holt, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. What you will do: Direct the Manufacturing Engineering activities involving metals, composites, and aerospace hardware. Manage Outsourced and Contract Engineering Services. Perform engineering support allocation and manpower analysis, vacation scheduling and other administrative duties. Manages the ME’s who plan sequences of operations, estimate processing time and writes process sheets and bill of materials Must be able to determine from part drawing and other engineering data the manufacturing methods and processes necessary for the fabrication and assembly of complex products. Investigate, establish, and implement requirements for equipment, tooling, and material, including make or buy decisions and facility layout as required for new or revised products. Investigates and troubleshoots manufacturing problems. Provides technical support to operations. Consult with CIPT or customer engineering concerning the suitability or produceability of parts. Maintain/Provide ISO9001/AS9000 documentation support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related field with 12 years of experience; or an advanced degree with 10 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Mechanics
• Able to interpret manufacturing drawings and blueprints.
• In-depth knowledge of design concepts involving composites, metals, and aerospace hardware.
• Understanding of composite or bonding Tool design.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, experience with Kaizen events or experience with a continuous improvement program (ACE, 6s, etc.).
• Participation in or trained in Design To Cost philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Manufacturing Engineering activities involving metals, composites, and aerospace hardware.
• Manage Outsourced and Contract Engineering Services.
• Perform engineering support allocation and manpower analysis, vacation scheduling and other administrative duties.
• Manages the ME’s who plan sequences of operations, estimate processing time and writes process sheets and bill of materials
• Must be able to determine from part drawing and other engineering data the manufacturing methods and processes necessary for the fabrication and assembly of complex products.
• Investigate, establish, and implement requirements for equipment, tooling, and material, including make or buy decisions and facility layout as required for new or revised products.
• Investigates and troubleshoots manufacturing problems.
• Provides technical support to operations.
• Consult with CIPT or customer engineering concerning the suitability or produceability of parts.
• Maintain/Provide ISO9001/AS9000 documentation support.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees