CNC Engineering Manager

LMI Aerospace; Mexicali; Presencial; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading aerospace company in Mexicali seeks a Tooling Engineering Manager to drive CNC process design and team leadership. The role involves improving manufacturing processes, handling resource allocation, and implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance efficiency and quality standards.

Formación

• 7-10 years of related experience.
• Ability to lead Tooling Engineers.
• Knowledge of materials and heat treatment methods.

Responsabilidades

• Manage team of engineers for tooling design and fabrication.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards.
• Focus on continuous improvement and cost efficiency.

Conocimientos

Leadership

CNC Process Design

Continuous Improvement

Process Capability

Team Collaboration

Herramientas

CATIA V5

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

In charge of team building and providing technical leadership for CNC process and fixture design. Drives strategy and development of the business’s site solutions. Develops and implements engineering strategies for the development of technological tools and processes. Performs engineering design evaluations to ensure completion within resource and budget constraints.

Manages a team of engineers supporting various aspects of tooling design and fabrication to improve manufacturing processes, process capability, maturity, product cost, and efficiency. Responsible for maintaining day-to-day activities in CNC areas and supervising staff involved in machining and tool fabrication to meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Ensures the department staff have the necessary tools, technical information, materials, training, and resources to perform their duties effectively. Works collaboratively to identify and solve problems, document root causes, implement corrective actions, and report results to management. Provides recommendations to reduce scrap and enhance process stability.

Focuses on continuous improvement through data-driven approaches to stabilize processes, increase repeatability, control, labor efficiency, and reduce scrap and rework costs. Implements new tooling, jigs, and fixtures to eliminate waste and improve efficiency. Updates tooling procedures to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and introduces new methods and technologies to streamline processes.

Supports new program tooling cost estimates and NPI activities. Plans, allocates resources, and directs activities to meet schedules, standards, and costs.

Skills and Knowledge:

1. 7-10 years of related experience.
2. Proficiency with CATIA V5 and SolidWorks.
3. Knowledge of CMM, GD&T principles, materials, material strengths, uses, and heat treatment methods for tooling.
4. Ability to lead Tooling Engineers and tool shop in critical or urgent situations.
5. Knowledge of introducing new materials, processes, methods, techniques, and equipment to improve tooling capabilities.