Manager, Engineering

Pursuit Aerospace; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace is hiring an Engineering Manager in Morton, IL, to lead the engineering team in developing cost-effective manufacturing processes that meet customer specs and Nadcap standards. You will direct forge part design, tooling, and gage development while driving continuous improvement through the Pursuit Production System.

The role demands extensive experience in aerospace manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to work onsite in a small manufacturing environment with a high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years in aerospace or automotive manufacturing with 3+ years in supervision.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
• Ability to work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor the technical activities of assigned engineers.
• Review and approve manufacturing processes to meet compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement under PPS to improve yield, cost and delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet quality and schedule goals.
• Maintain supplier and tooling alignment with customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. Pursuit Aerospace has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About The Opportunity

The Engineering Manager provides expert judgment, analysis and direction to the Engineering technical team for the development and implementation of processes required for the successful and cost-effective manufacture of technical products that meet all customer technical and quality requirements. The Engineering Manager provides the required oversight, input and direction to assure that manufacturing process directions, tooling concepts and designs meet or exceed all internal program goals (ease of manufacture, cost effective manufacturing and profitability) as well as all customer requirements (quality and delivery). The successful candidate will relentlessly apply the principles of the Pursuit Production System (PPS) to continuously improve first time yield, scrap, cost, quality and delivery performance.

The Engineering Manager will directly manage engineers responsible for forge part design, tooling, fixture and gage design & development. The Engineering Manager will also provide guidance and training for engineers directly managed by Business Unit Managers.

The Engineering Manager relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while leading and directing the efforts of the Engineering staff. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Location:

This position is located in Morton, IL and is 100% onsite work.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor the technical activities of assigned Engineers.
• Review and approve manufacturing processes as required.
• Ensure assigned engineering processes meet all compliance requirements including customer and Nadcap certifications.
• Collaborate with Business Unit Mangers to ensure that all manufacturing processes and tooling will produce a technical product which meets all customer requirements (quality and delivery) as well as internal goals (ease of manufacture and profitability).
• Effectively interface with the customer at all levels.
• Conduct continuous process improvements through application of the Pursuit Production System to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce cost, improve profitability and reduce product lead/cycle time.
• Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts research as required.
• Investigate and recommend machine tool and equipment needs to accomplish or improve the required manufacturing process capabilities or capacity.
• Create NPI timelines and lead NPI review meetings.
• Maintain customer-owned tooling history and inventory audit requests.
• Identify related processing and manufacturing abnormalities and identify/initiate corrective actions as required.
• Provide technical direction and leadership in recommending changes in design, specifications, drawings and procedures that will improve producibility and productivity, or reduce scrap/rework related cost and/or lead-time.
• Assist with the timely review of non-conforming material activity is completed.
• Visit supplier plants as required to assure that the supplier manufacturing process meets or exceeds all company and customer requirements (delivery and quality). Assure that the supplier manufacturing process will produce technical product in the required quantity and in accordance with the product delivery schedule.
• Perform duties/responsibilities related to this position as assigned by the General Manager.
• Assist in shop floor personnel training as applicable and deemed necessary.
• Develop market awareness and promote company visibility efforts.
• Evaluate, train, coach and when necessary, discipline employees.
• Must support all EH & S (Environmental, Health & Safety) requirements within the facility and improve ergonomics of associated tooling relative to each process.
• Participate in proposal development, negotiations, and review and approval of product contracts.
• Develop and foster a team environment.
• Participate in (and at times lead) investigations relating to customer quality concerns and product escapes.
• Maintain awareness of state-of-the-art technology within the company core processes
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, complex technical product knowledge.
• Exceptional motivation, leadership, and team building skills required.
• Possess the ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization in a team environment.
• High sense of urgency and ability to meet schedule requirements.
• Must be able to thrive in a small manufacturing environment, frequently serving many roles, effectively handle multiple priorities and meet schedule deadlines.
• Results driven, motivated, and persistent.
• Data, systems, and process driven.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, situation assessment and conflict resolution are required.
• Must have sound judgment to deal with particular situations, decide upon a course of action and implement swift resolution for closure.
• Ability to oversee several simultaneous projects with the proper delegating skills and the precise amount of involvement without interference, allowing the specifically designated personnel to perform their tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Possesses good presentation skills.

Acknowledgements

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.