Engineer, Manufacturing

AAR Corp•Cadillac, MI

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, develops, tests, and evaluates integrated systems for managing industrial production processes. These systems include manufacturing equipment, quality control, facility management, cost analysis, and production coordination. The role uses engineering principles and Lean techniques to meet finished-product quality and reliability objectives and improve production, efficiency, volume, and environmental suitability. The position develops manufacturing methods, process routes, and cost-analysis systems; plans operations for fabrication and assembly; and applies statistical methods and mathematical calculations to establish manufacturing processes, staffing requirements, and production standards. It also coordinates quality-control activities, works with vendors and internal personnel, and designs equipment and tooling from concept through design package. The role includes monitoring work areas for unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules, communicating with management and users to develop production and design standards, and maintaining effective work relationships and professional competence. Work takes place in manufacturing office and plant settings, with occasional exposure to heat, cold, wet conditions, and fumes or chemicals. Travel to vendor or customer sites may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in one or more engineering sciences, or equivalent.
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, techniques, and methods, with disciplined application.
Knowledge or skills in Lean principles, including Kaizen events and 5S.
Organization, communication, initiative, and time-management skills.
Critical thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning, complex problem-solving, mathematics, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Active learning and visualization skills.
Computer skills, including AutoCAD and/or Pro-E, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds and to stand, lift, and bend during some of the work time.
Ability to work at telephone answering equipment, design equipment, and a PC.
Ability to work in manufacturing office and plant settings and tolerate occasional exposure to heat, cold, wet conditions, and fumes or chemicals.
May be required to travel to vendor or customer sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Lean Manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use Lean techniques to determine process standards and technology needed to meet finished-product quality and reliability objectives.
Work with products, equipment, and disciplines as required to increase production, quality, efficiency, volume, or environmental suitability.
Gather, coordinate, and apply basic engineering data using established engineering principles and procedures.
Develop manufacturing methods, process routes, and cost-analysis systems to promote efficient use of staff and facilities.
Recommend ways to improve utilization of personnel, materials, and utilities.
Plan and establish sequences of operations for fabricating and assembling parts or products and for efficient utilization.
Apply statistical methods and mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staffing requirements, and production standards.
Coordinate quality-control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
Confer with vendors, staff, and management about purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
Draft and design equipment and tooling from concept through design package using drafting tools and computer-aided design.
Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to understand manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
Patrol and monitor work areas, examining tools and equipment for unsafe conditions or violations of procedures or safety rules.
Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
Perform assignments as directed by supervisors and superiors; maintain continuous controls over assigned activities affecting quality, effective work relationships, and the professional competence needed to perform assigned responsibilities.