Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

TekWissen ®; Forest (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider supporting clients with manufacturing engineering solutions in the United States. We seek a professional to evaluate complex processes, develop manufacturing methods, and implement DFMA strategies across projects.

The role requires experience with CNC programming, CAD/CAM tools, and a strong background in lean manufacturing and quality systems. Collaboration with suppliers, operators, and cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Eight years or more of related experience typically required.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing principles, lean methods, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates complex manufacturing processes through analysis, supplier feedback, and operator observations.
• Develops and tests manufacturing methods and equipment with suppliers and teams.
• Creates written and graphical work instructions for production personnel.
• Develops CNC programs for machining parts and tooling.
• Implements design for manufacture and assembly strategies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Leads continuous improvement projects and cross-functional collaborations.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Statistical analysis

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

G-code programming

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates complex manufacturing processes by conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from operators/production technicians.
• Develops complex manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment suppliers.
• Prepares written and graphical work instructions to communicate manufacturing requirements to production personnel.
• Develops programs for machining parts, tools, or sheet metal on CNC controlled machine tools (G-code).
• Makes proper cutter selections with consideration for speeds, feeds, cutter types, materials and control system limitations.
• Selects program routines for efficient calculation of dimensional and machining requirements for each part.
• Tests and modifies existing parts programs for engineering changes or program improvements.
• Designs, develops and implements tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use with consideration of accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.
• Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to critical or high-impact areas of production.
• May lead special projects for a variety of products and processes.
• Frequent formal and informal customer interface to present program status, including analysis of product failure, probable cause, and corrective plan.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, equipment layout and establishing and implementing “design for manufacture and assembly”plans.
• Assures process control and reliability for broad areas of manufacturing that may include supplier base as appropriate.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements.
• Determines root cause of failures using statistical methods (e.g. design of experiment, statistical process control) that may result in changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Recommends and implements changes to manufacturing processes by analyzing production, labor standards, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements.
• Performs program reviews of technical issues at supplier base or assist suppliers to initiate continuous improvement processes.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements (e.g. environmental, building code, safety, etc.) by studying existing and new legislation, ensuring adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.
• Analyzes, substantiates, and proposes changes in methods and materials with cost and quality impact.
• May provide leadership to others in department.
• Acts as prime contact on high level projects.
• Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects.
• Trains and mentors less experienced employees.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others.
• Represents company on high-level projects.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Work assignments may include cross-functional (e.g. quality, design, or test engineering) or project team responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (BS) in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight years or more of increasingly responsible related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing and production engineering theories, principles, practices, techniques and concepts and broad knowledge of other related engineering areas and general business operations.
• Thorough knowledge of aerospace or similar industry products and ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques.
• May require thorough knowledge of process analysis review and statistical process control.
• Ability to develop and write programs for numerically controlled machines.
• May require ability to design and develop tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures and prototypes for production or experimental use.
• Ability to apply and work effectively with CAD/CAM systems or other computer-aided manufacturing systems.
• Ability to apply drafting and related machining systems to make recommendations for improved productivity.
• Ability to work on a variety of technical problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs; solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, technical policies and recommend changes to procedures; effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management; respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services.
• General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing plants.
• Ability to use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.