Production Engineer III, Senior

Redwire Defense Tech•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•$98,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Engineer III is responsible for the plan and design of manufacturing processes required to produce solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The primary purpose and focus of the Production Engineer III is to maximize efficiency in the manufacturing process. The Production Engineer III works collaboratively & with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree – BSME or related
4-7 years of experience working in a hands-on production environment
4+ years managing technical product development projects and handling multiple projects
Successful application of engineering and manufacturing processes
Worked with CAD in a product development or manufacturing environment
Worked with machined, metal formed and plastic components
Previous experience managing project work and designs on a variety of simultaneously running projects
Ability to utilize MS Office and other engineering software programs
Working understanding of Lean, DFMA, Six Sigma, and FMEA
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to manage multiple projects and be comfortable reacting to changing priorities
Respond to and implement changes suggested in projects to the product design. Understand customer (internal and external) needs and anticipate requests
Define what needs to be accomplished, consistently complete tasks. Takes responsibility for resolving a problem, regardless of where it belongs
Obtain quality results while utilizing an appropriate level of resources
Ability to make decisions based on incomplete data. Methodical and expedient in selecting options with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

Responsibilities

Define manufacturing processes by creating work instructions, control plans, and PFMEA
Maximizes manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing layout and operation of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization
Analyzes and determines parts and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals
Designs and tests product through the design, development, and validation process to integrate fluid-mechanical and electrical subsystems with the latest fuel cell technology
Collaborate with research and development, product development engineers, and manufacturing staff to create high-tech products and patented devices
Using the stage gate development process, track and manage resource allocation across multiple, simultaneous projects
Use problem solving tools and techniques to urgently root cause issues
Compile data and provide to Business Development team for periodic technical reports that keep our customers informed of project status and overall product development
Ability to mentor other junior staff