Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

4d • $55 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for planning improvements and problem-solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) in a specific function. This includes layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods, and planning in a production or post-production environment. The role involves performing technical studies, conducting analyses of operations, preparing reports with recommendations for equipment and manufacturing methods, authoring detailed work instructions, rework instructions, and MBOMs in relevant systems. The position also requires assisting with make-or-buy proposals, evaluating vendors, conducting research, investigating equipment and facility requests, performing productibility studies, applying statistical methods, auditing coworker output, incorporating lean manufacturing methodology, leading project implementations, applying lean and six sigma principles, supporting safety and sustainability initiatives, aiding in business continuity planning, and ensuring quality policies are practiced. For Level III, responsibilities include prioritizing workloads, keeping current on manufacturing developments, developing business cases for process improvements, assuming duties of the ME group head in their absence, assigning and reviewing work of subordinates, and supervising/training subordinates.

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.
• Experience requirement ranges from eighteen (18) months to four (4) years manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.
• 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.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of lean and/or six sigma principles and processes.

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 a report 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.
• With minimal supervision, 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. (Level III).
• Keep current on state-of-the-art manufacturing developments (Level III).
• Develop business case and present to management for process improvement approval (Level III).
• Assume the duties of the ME group head in his/her absence (Level III).
• Assign and review work of subordinate personnel (Level III).
• 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 (Level III).

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