Financial / Industrial Engineer

Cygnus, Inc.; Ponderay (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Optical

PPTO

401K

Job summary

Cygnus, Inc. seeks a senior thinking manager of operations and business development to oversee, coordinate, troubleshoot, and improve overall operations. You will work with engineering, production, and finance to maximize efficiency and contract awards.

The role reports to the GM and requires a strong background in aerospace manufacturing, with experience in fabrication, machining, heat treat, painting, and assembly. Expect a dynamic, cross-department collaboration environment.

Qualifications

• Education – 4-year Business degree and / or 4-year Engineering Degree is required.
• Open to new graduates with high-quality manufacturing background in aerospace, electronics, medical, etc.
• Knowledge of machine shop equipment: CNC Mills, CNC lathes, CNC routers, waterjet, brakes, shears, heat treat, processing, painting, assembly.
• Must have reading, writing, comprehension, Excel, math skills, and be familiar with financial analysis, income statements, and balance sheets.
• Mechanical aptitude and spatial cognizance to read drawings, blueprints, specs, and quality requirements.
• Strong sense of urgency, self-motivation, and good team communication.
• Commitment to ethical, honest, open communication within the team.

Responsibilities

• Actively learn and contribute at the highest level for the GM, Business Development, and Operations.
• Pursue continuous business improvement in bids, job costs, production methods, and costs to reduce expenses and increase sales.
• Expand customer markets and sales based on Cygnus values of quality, delivery, and attention to detail.

Skills

Machine shop knowledge

Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

Reading/Writing/Math

Spatial reasoning

Education

4-year Business or 4-year Engineering degree

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

CNC Routers

Waterjet

Job description

Cygnus is a well-recognized aerospace manufacturer of high-quality sheet metal parts, CNC machined parts, and sub-assemblies. This unique position is for a detailed thinking manager of operations and business development to oversee, coordinate, troubleshoot and improve the overall operations of Cygnus. This senior position will work at the highest levels of the company, coordinating with and across all departments and reporting primarily to the GM. Due to the expansiveness of this position reasonable training and support will be provided by the individual departments. Typical operational and improvement projects will include working with; Engineering contacts and Bidding, production and control, operational and financial performance, and safety; along with the day-to-day detailed technical issues that arise in a typical small aerospace manufacturing company composed of fabrication, machinery, heat treat, processing, painting, and assembly.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Most important criteria are the willingness and desire to learn and contribute at the highest level of Cygnus in support of the General Manager, Business Development, and Operations.
• Actively pursues Continuous Business Improvement in relation to contract terms and conditions, bids, job costs, production methods, equipment usage and operating systems; all to reduce costs and increase contract awards (sales).
• Expand existing and new customers markets and sales in a consistent growth manner based on our long-standing reputation of Customer Rapport, Quality, Price, Delivery, Attention to Detail, Production Efficiency, and our Cygnus Code of Ethics.

Typical Benefits Package:

• This is a full-time position. Days: 9/80 schedule 6-3:30pm M-Th, 6-2:30 pm F (every other Fri off)
• Benefits package available: Medical, Dental, Optical, PPTO, 401K.
• Salary: Depending on Capabilities and Experience; Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Special Skills, and Knowledge

Education – 4-year Business degree and / or 4-year Engineering Degree is required.

• Prefer work experience but open to new graduate for high-quality technical manufacturing industry – aerospace, electronics, medical, etc.
• Have knowledge of machine shop equipment: CNC Mills, CNC lathes, CNC routers, waterjet, brakes, shears, heat treat, processing, painting, and assembly.
• Must have good reading, writing, comprehension, excel, math skills, and be familiar with financial analysis, income statement, and balance sheets.
• Mechanical aptitude and spatial cognizance to understand and utilize mechanical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation and have good communication team skills.
• Must be firmly grounded in the belief and daily practice of Ethical honest open team communication.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Will sit for extended periods at a time at a desk using a computer requiring close vision, hand fingers, and wrist dexterity.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, hear, walk, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently.
• The employee must have strong interpersonal skills; be able to communicate fluent in English, be tolerant to stress and must be able to travel by car.

Work Environment:

• Will work in a busy office setting in a manufacturing facility where you will be subject to office chatter, noises typical of office and manufacturing equipment, and frequent interruptions.
• Must accept working in an environment where hazardous chemicals are used on a continuing basis; requiring a tolerance for the noxious smells, vapors, odors, etc. that may emanate from various manufacturing processes.

Cygnus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Cygnus strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Cygnus complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

Cygnus, Inc participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Must be able to pass drug test, background check, and authorized to work in the US.