Engineer Methods & Material

Sogeclair; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP

Group insurance

Telecare

Personal days

Extra week off during holidays

Job summary

SOGECLAIR is seeking an experienced professional to lead methods, material planning, and related manufacturing optimization efforts in Wichita, KS. You will shape fabrication strategies for kits, drive process improvements, and ensure alignment with industry standards across projects.

The role requires deep knowledge of aircraft systems and parts locations, experience with CATIA v4/v5 modeling, and strong project management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Methods, Material Planning, or a related field.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems and aircraft parts locations.
• Experience with CATIA v4/v5 for modeling/analysis is required.
• Strong knowledge of MRP principles and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with SAP, MACPAC, CAS, OSDB databases.

Responsibilities

• Define the most efficient method to fabricate and assemble components for kit requirements.
• Prepare concepts for interchangeability and part replacement as needed.
• Determine requirements for and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Support process improvement initiatives by reviewing industry related publications for evolving certification standards and practices.
• Incorporate advancements into departmental process and procedures.
• Monitor project workflow and adjust personnel tasks to support project activities.
• Provide technical training and assistance for department.
• Ensure departmental and company policies are incorporated within all new document releases.
• Initiate and lead in program reviews, cost reduction initiatives, system modification and data management.
• Act as focal for Methods/Material for ROM bids for proposed projects/programs.
• Provide solutions to a variety of technical/business related problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Skills

CATIA v4/v5

MRP

SAP

MACPAC

OSDB databases

Project management

Aircraft systems

Aircraft parts knowledge

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the most efficient method to fabricate and assemble components for kit requirements


• Prepare concepts for interchangeability and part replacement as needed


• Determine requirements for and implementation of new manufacturing equipment


• Support process improvement initiatives by reviewing industry related publications for evolving certification standards and practices


• Incorporate advancements into departmental process and procedures


• Monitor project workflow and adjust personnel tasks to support project activities


• Provide technical training and assistance for department


• Ensure departmental and company policies are incorporated within all new document releases


• Initiate and lead in program reviews, cost reduction initiatives, system modification and data management


• Act as focal for Methods/Material for ROM bids for proposed projects/programs


• Provide solutions to a variety of technical/business related problems of moderate scope and complexity

YOUR PROFILE IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR SUCCESS

• Minimum of 5 years experince in Methods, Material Planning, or a related field


• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems


• Thorough knowledge of aircraft parts and location of installations


• Thorough knowledge of CATIA v4 and/or v5 to include modeling and analysis


• Thorough knowledge of technical principles and theories related to manufacturing fundamentals


• Thorough knowledge of MRP principles and supply chain management


• Thorough knowledge of CAS, SAP, MACPAC, and OSDB databases


• Basic Project management skills necessary to participate on both inter-departmental and intra-departmental teams and special projects

SOGECLAIR promotes diversity and inclusion as part of essential elements of its performance and is committed to recruiting without discrimination.

Working at SOGECLAIR also means :

• Enjoying an international and multicultural work environment


• Having access to internal mobility opportunities


• Gaining valuable knowledge through continuous training


• Benefiting from a range of social benefits and advantages: RRSP (with employer contribution), group insurance (50% employer coverage), telecare , 5 personal days, and an additional week off during the holiday season

Learn more about us :

With over 60 years of expertise, SOGECLAIR is a provider of innovative solutions for more sustainable and safer mobility. Present internationally, SOGECLAIR has expanded its expertise beyond borders, thus enhancing its capacity to innovate and collaborate with partners worldwide.

Our values:

• Trust and teamwork


• Performance and innovation


• Responsibility and commitment


• Fairness and business ethics

SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING

strengthens and develops engineering projects within the group, characterized by a diversity of expertise areas. As a human-scale company, SOGECLAIR and its expert teams offer a wide range of mechanical engineering skills, from R&D phases to service support.

Our expertise

aerostructures and systems installation, aircraft cabin interiors, industrialization, configuration management, management and operations consulting, product and process performance, digital transformation, operational excellence and environmental transition.