Manufacturing Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation in the United States is seeking a senior aerospace quality engineer with 8+ years of experience in nacelles and aircraft structures. You will define, control, and validate manufacturing processes for existing products and new product introductions, applying PFMEA, RCCA, and Six Sigma methods.

Strong GD&T, Catia/3DX skills, ISO 9000/AS9100 knowledge, and the ability to develop dashboards and drive continuous improvement are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, materials, or related field.
• 8+ years in aerospace structures/Nacelle quality or manufacturing.
• 4+ dedicated aerospace experience.
• Proficiency with PFMEA, RCCA tools, and Six Sigma.
• ISO9000/AS9100 knowledge and GD&T proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Define, control, and validate manufacturing processes for existing products and NPI.
• Implement control plans and process maps from PFMEA to reduce waste.
• Analyze cycle times, scrap rates, and labor hours to improve efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis using RCCA tools and drive continuous improvement.

Education

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

Tools

Catia

3DX

Job description

* Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. *

Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY

Required Skills

• 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 conrols plans & process maps which are identified from PFMEA (Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) to reduce, detect and control in preferably aerospace structures / Nacelles
• Analyze cycle times, scrap rates, and labor hours to eliminate waste using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and lower the Cost of Quality (COQ).
• Works on Root Cause, Corrective Action with some guidance using established RCCA tools (PFMEA, DMAIC, Apollo, 5 WHYs, 8D, etc.).
• Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of ISO9000 or AS9100.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Proficiency with 3D CAD Software (Catia/3dx preferred)
• Strong understanding of Aircraft structures / Nacelles, design guidelines, composite and metallic failure modes.

Preferred Skills

• Develop dashboards, reports, and analytical views that translate raw data into clear operational insights and recommended actions.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Familiarity with digital QMS / PLM tools

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.