Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) – New Product Introduction (NPI) links Integrated Supply Chain with Engineering, Program Management, and Strategic Business Units. The team participates in new product development programs to help achieve product cost, capability, and producibility targets by evaluating design, the supply base, product cost, manufacturing process capabilities, and manufacturing yield. The role requires knowledge of established aerospace and defense industry processes for product development, product lifecycle management, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). This opportunity supports Engines & Power Systems product development in the aerospace and defense sector. The position requires on-site presence at the Phoenix, Arizona location. The engineer leads manufacturing readiness and product transition activities, collaborates with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and supports program milestones, budgets, and delivery requirements. Candidates must meet the U.S. person requirement: be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, in compliance with export control laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; preferred disciplines include Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- At least 5 years of Engineering, Technical Program Management, or Integrated Supply Chain experience.
- At least 3 years performing manufacturing engineering and/or technical program management on complex mechanical or electromechanical products.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
Nice To Haves
- Product knowledge in turbo machinery, electric motors, or electric power generation systems.
- Ability to read engineering mechanical drawings and assess manufacturability and producibility.
- Knowledge of specialized metallurgy, heat treatment, processes and finishes, casting, and machining processes.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Project.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing techniques and their impact on costs.
- Project management proficiency and ability to close initiatives on time and within budget.
- Green Belt, DFSS, Black Belt, Lean, or HOS certification; demonstrated ability to use Six Sigma tools.
- Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, and other APQP elements.
- Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, and other data system applications.
- Manufacturing and supplier factory-floor exposure; safety shoes and glasses are required.
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of new manufacturing techniques.
- Review conceptual and development designs for cost, quality, manufacturability, and yield.
- Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) items to meet IPDS goals.
- Manage Unit Product Cost (UPC) models to meet Flawless Launch and APQP goals.
- Ensure designs benefit from APQP artifacts, including PMAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP.
- Ensure products benefit from Flawless Launch artifacts, including DFM Scorecard, Heat Map, PRR, and MRA.
- Interface with Engineering and Sourcing to identify suppliers that meet capacity, cost, and capability goals.
- Identify and manage capital needs for new product assembly, testing, tooling, and equipment.
- Drive adherence to established product development processes.
- Manage Cost Take Out efforts and risk mitigation plans.
- Drive DFx activities covering manufacturing, assembly, testing, and Lean.
- Predict and manage Product Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) efforts to meet RTY targets.
- Facilitate Production Readiness Reviews and close associated actions.
- Interface with production cells to ensure smooth production transitions.
- Provide support for product offering proposals.
- Provide scheduling, planning, and budget management to Program Management as required.
- Understand, manage, and achieve hardware delivery program milestones.
- Achieve supported program milestones, maintain required metrics, and provide status presentations.
- Support AME activities, including standard work definition and tiered MOS accountability.
- Participate as a member of cross-functional integrated product teams (IPTs).
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Educational assistance.
- Parental leave.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
