Build Process Manufacturing Engineer

Futuramic; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Futuramic in Warren, MI seeks a Build Process Manufacturing Engineer to plan and execute jobs from start to finish within budget and schedule. You will order materials, design and revise CAD drawings, and coordinate with Operations to optimize manufacturing efficiency.

You will evaluate design packages, develop work instructions and BOMs, track hours, and lead cross-functional teams to implement process improvements while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field.
• Five years prior work experience in a tooling/manufacturing environment in the aerospace industry
• CAD software knowledge required.
• CATIA V5, NX, or Equivalent software knowledge (Solidworks, Pro E, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Material ordering within specifications required by the customer.
• Create and/or revise 3D designs and/or 2D drawings in accordance with internal or customer requirements.
• Measure detail in CAD data, record, and double check accuracy.
• Communicate with Operations and key stakeholders to discuss manufacturing concerns and provide solutions.
• Oversee key projects, processes, data, and analysis.
• Apply continuous improvement and root cause corrective action.
• Recognize and participate in cross functional Integrated Process Teams.
• Evaluate released design packages to develop manufacturing plan, work instructions and BOM.
• Review estimates and budgeted hours, then develop WBS and apply standard hours to work centers.
• Reconcile BOM against open orders to validate needs for manufacturing.
• Participate on shop floor to validate work instructions, BOM, and process specifications.
• Work with internal and external contacts to develop solutions to complex technical issues.
• Host meetings to plan execution of build plans on a job-to-job basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD software

CATIA V5/NX

Project management

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

NX

SolidWorks

Pro/Engineer

Job description

The Build Process Manufacturing Engineer role is to process and plan a job from beginning to end utilizing resources within the company and to maintain in the budget and schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Material ordering within specifications required by the customer.
• Create and/or revise 3D designs and/or 2D drawings in accordance with internal requirements, customer requirements, or a blend of both.
• Measure detail in CAD data, record, and double check accuracy.
• Communication with Operations and/or key stakeholders to discuss manufacturing concerns and provide solutions to ensure efficiency.
• Oversee key projects, processes, data, and analysis.
• Exhibits knowledge around affordability, continuous improvement, process improvement and root cause corrective action.
• Actively participates as a member of a cross functional Integrated Process Team.
• Evaluate released design packages to develop manufacturing plan, work instructions and manufacturing bill of materials.
• Review estimate and budgeted hours, then develop work breakdown structure and apply standard hours to discreet work centers.
• Reconcile Bill of Materials (BOM) against open orders to validate the appropriate needs are being achieved to support manufacturing.
• Participate on shop floor to validate work instructions, bills of material and process specifications.
• Works with both internal and external contacts, and often represent the organization in developing solutions to complex technical issues.
• Host meetings to plan execution of build plan on a job-to-job basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Can multitask and manage multiple large to small projects in a cross functional environment.
• Oversee key projects, processes, data, and analysis.
• Creates and maintains complex files and written documents.
• Work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Communicates regularly with stakeholders to get feedback and performance information.
• Provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing program, and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office).
• Maintains confidentiality while processing and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to achieve those objectives.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field preferred.
• Five years prior work experience in a tooling/manufacturing environment in the aerospace industry
• CAD software knowledge required.
• CATIA V5, NX, or Equivalent software knowledge (Solidworks, Pro E, etc.)

Work Authorization / Security Clearance Requirements

• This position may require a government security clearance.

Work Conditions:

• Production and office environment. Temperature controlled.
• Exposure Types:
  • Bloodborne pathogens
  • Cuts and/or burns
  • Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
  • Intense bright light
  • Noisy environment
• Work Hours:
  • Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.
• Travel Requirements:
  • This position may involve travel up to 10% of the time.

Physical Demands:

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Pay Rate and Benefits:

Futuramic is a privately held manufacturing business specializing in cutting-edge solutions for the Aerospace and Defense sectors. With our innovation, precision tooling, engineering, and commitment to excellence, Futuramic pushes the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense. Futuramic’s legacy is built on innovation and craftsmanship with talented engineers, technicians, and skilled tradespeople who take pride in building the future of flight and exploration.