Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive

Medical coverage

401K plan

Certification & training reimbursement

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in the United States is seeking experienced manufacturing/production engineers with aerospace and defense sector background to lead PFMEA creation, tooling design, and shop-floor process optimizations. You will map current operations, develop PFMEA, and design tooling with modern CAD tools.

Role involves hands-on shop floor collaboration, LEAN, MTM/TAKT analysis, and MBSE familiarity for integrated systems. Attractive salary and extensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Aerospace and Defense industry
• 7-10 years of manufacturing / production engineering experience, ideally in aerospace or precision manufacturing
• Expert in 2D drafting and 3D CAD with the proven ability to create and update drawings (shop aids, tooling, and detail drawings)
• 2D drafting & 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS / ALTIUM / CATIA / Creo / NX /), GD&T, PFMEA templates, VSM / lean toolset, routing & work-order systems (ERP/MES), tooling-design and maintenance-planning tools
• Practical experience authoring PFMEA, work instructions, routings, and shop-floor documentation
• Working knowledge of lean tools — Value Stream Mapping, TAKT / cycle-time analysis, and cell-layout optimization
• Familiarity with tooling design and retro-engineering of legacy parts
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and collaborating with operators, quality, and the client industrial focal point
• Experience with aerospace integrated systems that include mechanical, electrical, software integration. Experience with composite material and bonding process a clear plus
• Exposure to integrating 3D-scanning / reverse-engineering workflows
• Experience with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and first-article inspection
• Familiarity with AS9100 / aerospace quality systems and packaging specifications for BUY items
• Familiarity with UAV / unmanned-systems programs
• Green Belt (Lean / Six Sigma) or equivalent continuous-improvement training
• Exposure to AS9100 / aerospace quality systems and DFM-driven cost reduction
• Exposure to Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) a plus

Responsibilities

• Capture the current state: document current operations and work instructions on the shop floor.
• Create the Process FMEA (PFMEA) for the manufacturing process.
• Design new tooling or perform retro-engineering for parts lacking updated definition, and produce a comprehensive tooling maintenance plan.
• Create shop-aid drawings and update / create Work Instructions to bridge the delta from the new design definition (mandatory drawing-update capability).
• Update routing and work orders to reflect the optimized process.
• Calculate and optimize TAKT time and cycle time.
• Perform Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Identify bottlenecks, improve cell layouts, and optimize shop-floor flow.
• Create or update the Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and support testing.
• Define packaging specifications for all BUY items.
• Support the ENG/ME/QE signature release loop from the manufacturing-engineering side.
• Work with high performing global delivery teams and service practices with a strong commitment to excellence in pursuit of helping our clients business performance, drive quality in TCS deliverables, and exhibit promptness to internal and external customers

Job description

• 5+ years' experience in Aerospace and Defense industry
• 7-10 years of manufacturing / production engineering experience, ideally in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Expert in 2D drafting and 3D CAD with the proven ability to create and update drawings (shop aids, tooling, and detail drawings).
• 2D drafting & 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS / ALTIUM / CATIA / Creo / NX /), GD&T, PFMEA templates, VSM / lean toolset, routing & work-order systems (ERP/MES), tooling-design and maintenance-planning tools.
• Practical experience authoring PFMEA, work instructions, routings, and shop-floor documentation.
• Working knowledge of lean tools — Value Stream Mapping, TAKT / cycle-time analysis, and cell-layout optimization.
• Familiarity with tooling design and retro-engineering of legacy parts.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and collaborating with operators, quality, and the client industrial focal point.
• Experience with aerospace integrated systems that include mechanical, electrical, software integration. Experience with composite material and bonding process a clear plus.
• Exposure to integrating 3D-scanning / reverse-engineering workflows.
• Experience with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and first-article inspection.
• Familiarity with AS9100 / aerospace quality systems and packaging specifications for BUY items.
• Familiarity with UAV / unmanned-systems programs.
• Green Belt (Lean / Six Sigma) or equivalent continuous-improvement training.
• Exposure to AS9100 / aerospace quality systems and DFM-driven cost reduction.
• Exposure to Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) a plus
• Capture the current state: document current operations and work instructions on the shop floor.
• Create the Process FMEA (PFMEA) for the manufacturing process.
• Design new tooling or perform retro-engineering for parts lacking updated definition, and produce a comprehensive tooling maintenance plan.
• Create shop-aid drawings and update / create Work Instructions to bridge the delta from the new design definition (mandatory drawing-update capability).
• Update routing and work orders to reflect the optimized process.
• Calculate and optimize TAKT time and cycle time.
• Perform Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Identify bottlenecks, improve cell layouts, and optimize shop-floor flow.
• Create or update the Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and support testing.
• Define packaging specifications for all BUY items.
• Support the ENG/ME/QE signature release loop from the manufacturing-engineering side.
• Work with high performing global delivery teams and service practices with a strong commitment to excellence in pursuit of helping our clients business performance, drive quality in TCS deliverables, and exhibit promptness to internal and external customers

Job Description

• Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• 5+ years' experience in Aerospace and Defense industry
• 7-10 years of manufacturing / production engineering experience, ideally in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Expert in 2D drafting and 3D CAD with the proven ability to create and update drawings (shop aids, tooling, and detail drawings).
• 2D drafting & 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS / ALTIUM / CATIA / Creo / NX /), GD&T, PFMEA templates, VSM / lean toolset, routing & work-order systems (ERP/MES), tooling-design and maintenance-planning tools.
• Practical experience authoring PFMEA, work instructions, routings, and shop-floor documentation.
• Working knowledge of lean tools — Value Stream Mapping, TAKT / cycle-time analysis, and cell-layout optimization.
• Familiarity with tooling design and retro-engineering of legacy parts.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and collaborating with operators, quality, and the client industrial focal point.
• Experience with aerospace integrated systems that include mechanical, electrical, software integration. Experience with composite material and bonding process a clear plus.
• Exposure to integrating 3D-scanning / reverse-engineering workflows.
• Experience with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and first-article inspection.
• Familiarity with AS9100 / aerospace quality systems and packaging specifications for BUY items.
• Familiarity with UAV / unmanned-systems programs.
• Green Belt (Lean / Six Sigma) or equivalent continuous-improvement training.
• Exposure to AS9100 / aerospace quality systems and DFM-driven cost reduction.
• Exposure to Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) a plus

Roles & Responsibilities

• Capture the current state: document current operations and work instructions on the shop floor.
• Create the Process FMEA (PFMEA) for the manufacturing process.
• Design new tooling or perform retro-engineering for parts lacking updated definition, and produce a comprehensive tooling maintenance plan.
• Create shop-aid drawings and update / create Work Instructions to bridge the delta from the new design definition (mandatory drawing-update capability).
• Update routing and work orders to reflect the optimized process.
• Calculate and optimize TAKT time and cycle time.
• Perform Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Identify bottlenecks, improve cell layouts, and optimize shop-floor flow.
• Create or update the Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and support testing.
• Define packaging specifications for all BUY items.
• Support the ENG/ME/QE signature release loop from the manufacturing-engineering side.
• Work with high performing global delivery teams and service practices with a strong commitment to excellence in pursuit of helping our clients business performance, drive quality in TCS deliverables, and exhibit promptness to internal and external customers

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Proven engineering project background
• Dealing with Engineering stakeholders of an organization
• Exposure in working with teams based in different geo and different time zones
• Ability to work both as “lone warrior” as well as “as a team player”

Base Salary Range : $85,000 to $100,000 Per Annum

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE