Manufacturing Engineer

Air Methods•Englewood, CO

1d•$29 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer 1 will support the shop floor with the manufacturing process. They will help deliver business results while collaborating with the technicians and leadership. They will create standard instructions and processes to meet top quality levels and standard work instructions and work routines.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with one or more years related experience and/or training preferably in an aerospace environment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints for writing manufacturing procedures for shop use
Background and knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
Ability to set priorities
Ability to perform in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment
Excellent organizational skills detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to use multiple data bases to track projects
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to learn and utilize the company’s ERP and MRP systems
Knowledge of ISO / Quality procedures

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college preferred
Experience in aerospace environment preferred
LEAN Manufacturing, LEAN Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience is preferred
Internal Auditor experience preferred
Previous experience in Production Control preferred
Knowledge of CAD software preferred
Direct experience with machining or assembly processes with an aptitude to learn from experience preferred

Responsibilities

Attends required project kickoff meeting(s), as required by program management for all projects assigned
Responsible for ordering, maintaining, and replenishing tooling, fixturing, and gauging
Responsible for developing and revising product work instructions (Manufacturing and Assembly Process Sheets)
Responsible for developing and editing routing sheet and process (production traveler)
Determine safe manufacturing processes that produce a quality product in the most efficient method possible
Pursue continuous improvement efforts across the shop to improve quality and reduce lead times and cost
Plan and document process activities related to new product and process integration
Explain technical information to the manufacturing team
Execute manufacturing related quality and lean activities
Assist supervisors and production support in resolving manufacturing problems to drive root cause and corrective action
Process non-conformance reports while keeping all affected departments informed
Suggest Engineering Change Order Requests to correct errant engineering data or improve the overall manufacturability of the product
Document and record quality records related to statistical control
Other Duties as assigned