Lead Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

STENA

About The Position

Support all aspects of assembly for legacy and NPI programs to improve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and new technology development. The role is a mix of technical work and of hands-on troubleshooting with production tools, parts, and operators. At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future. A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, from an accredited university
4+ years of technical engineering and hands-on experience with fabrication and mechanical assembly
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications
CAD experience
This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Nice To Haves

Catia V5 experience
Aerospace background
GD&T experience
Lean Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Provide production troubleshooting support and daily direction to both hourly and salary manufacturing personnel.
Develop and maintain assembly work instructions, repair plans, and vendor fabrication instructions.
Design and implement new and revised assembly and inspection tooling.
Review, interpret, and approve engineering drawings and specifications.
Lead process improvement, driving labor hour and cycle reduction initiatives and enhanced productivity.
Provide ME/DFM input on proposals, NPI design activity, and engineering change requests.
Pursue new technology initiatives and R&D.
Lead and support equipment upgrades through research, analysis, selection, purchase, and installation.
Author SOWs for tools and equipment designed and manufactured externally
Ensure processes prioritize safety and ergonomics.
Support FAA, NADCAP, AS9100, and Customer audit activity
Investigate product quality issues and implement improvements related to RCCA and defect reduction.
Participate in regular cross-functional meeting with operations, quality, design, and program management
Lead activities related to factory layout and capacity planning.