Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer. This role involves preparing, conducting, and evaluating analyses for planning improvements and problem-solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) in a specific function, including layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods, and planning in a production or post-production environment. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing engineering or related curriculum, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience ranges from eighteen (18) months to four (4) years in manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience. A valid driver's license and participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Eighteen (18) months to four (4) years 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.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Complete understanding and experience implementing lean manufacturing concepts: 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, One Piece Flow, etc.
• Working knowledge of six-sigma or other data-driven decision-making experience highly desirable.
• Lean six-sigma green belt, equivalent certification, or proven experience in a lean six-sigma environment highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical studies of a complex nature and conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed).
• Prepare reports of recommendations for equipment needed and correct methods of manufacturing, including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations, as well as detail components.
• Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects with functional operations engineer.
• Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.
• Author MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor (as applicable) to ensure all parts defined by engineering are installed during the assembly/installation process.
• Assist in make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving vendor problems.
• Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Investigate and assist in preparing justification for equipment and facility requests.
• Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability to meet requirements.
• Participate in design for manufacturing assessments with engineering.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
• Perform audit of co-workers output based on defined requirements and procedures.
• Incorporate lean manufacturing methodology into existing and future processes.
• Lead/coordinate the implementation of projects between multiple organizations.
• Apply lean and six sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
• Support all safety, sustainability and ergonomic initiatives.
• Aid in development and maintenance of business continuity plan.
• Ensure quality policies are being practiced; make recommendations and implement procedures to improve quality.
• Initiate and maintain accurate daily/weekly activity status based on work output, as required.
• Prioritize workloads based on schedules and needs; provide completion dates and work estimates based on available resources, past performance schedules, etc.
• Keep current on state-of-the-art manufacturing developments.
• Develop business case and present to management for process improvement approval.
• Assume the duties of the ME group head in his/her absence.
• Assign and review work of subordinate personnel.
• Supervise and train subordinates in work methods and procedures in the efficient and effective use of company resources to resolve work-related or quality problems.

Benefits

• coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
• eight (8) paid holidays
• per diem split (if qualified)
• opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days
• 401(k) with matching

What This Job Offers

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