Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer – Lean & NPI Expert

Kaleidoscope; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Baltimore, MD, to define, control, and validate manufacturing processes for existing and new product introductions in aerospace structures and nacelles.

Required: Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials, 8+ years aerospace experience, ISO9000/AS9100 knowledge, GD&T, and Catia/3DX proficiency; strong Lean Six Sigma and RCCA skills to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of aerospace structures / Nacelle quality or manufacturing experience.
• 4+ dedicated Aerospace experience.
• Define, control, and validate manufacturing processes and operational sequences for existing & New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Hands on experience on implementing control factors such as controls plans & process maps from PFMEA to reduce, detect and control in aerospace structures / Nacelles
• Analyze cycle times, scrap rates, and labor hours to eliminate waste using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Continuous Improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce waste, improve cycle times and COQ
• Root Cause, Corrective Action with RCCA tools (PFMEA, DMAIC, Apollo, 5 WHYs, 8D)
• Manufacturing experience with ISO9000 or AS9100
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T
• Proficiency with 3D CAD Software (Catia/3dx)
• Strong understanding of Aircraft structures / Nacelles, design guidelines, composite and metallic failure modes.

Responsibilities

• Define, control, and validate manufacturing processes and operational sequences for existing & New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Hands on experience implementing control factors identified from PFMEA to reduce, detect and control in aerospace structures / Nacelles.
• Analyze cycle times, scrap rates, and labor hours to eliminate waste using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Continuous Improvement to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and lower the Cost of Quality (COQ).
• Work on Root Cause, Corrective Action with RCCA tools (PFMEA, DMAIC, 8D, etc.).
• Manufacturing experience including knowledge of ISO9000 or AS9100 and GD&T.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

PFMEA

Root Cause Analysis

GD&T

Aerospace Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or related engineering

Tools

Catia/3DX

Job description

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Baltimore, MD, to define, control, and validate manufacturing processes for existing and new product introductions in aerospace structures and nacelles.

Required: Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials, 8+ years aerospace experience, ISO9000/AS9100 knowledge, GD&T, and Catia/3DX proficiency; strong Lean Six Sigma and RCCA skills to drive continuous improvement.