Manufacturing Engineer

Kelly Services; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

3 Weeks PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Product Manufacturing Engineer for a long-term contract/contract-to-hire role with an aerospace client in Midland, GA. You will support manufacturing operations, drive quality and delivery improvements, write work instructions, and ensure AS9100/FAI compliance for a specific part family.

The position focuses on process improvements, root-cause analysis, and effective project management to optimize costs and quality across the manufacturing value stream.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of FAI and AS9100 is required.
• Prior experience writing working instructions and manufacturing process improvement.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• With specific parts ownership, provide support to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements across the full value stream for the assigned parts.
• Identify, track, and coordinate execution of projects that reduce Cost of Poor Quality and improve operational capacity.
• Identify and implement process optimization and control methods to reduce quality turnbacks and costs.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming products using statistical tools.
• Support project pipeline to prioritize and scope projects aligned with business objectives.
• Lead significant projects to improve process capability and quality.
• Update work instructions and perform First Article Inspection (AS9102).

Skills

FAI knowledge

AS9100 knowledge

Blueprint reading

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Master’s degree with 1+ year manufacturing experience

Job description

Product Manufacturing Engineer

Kelly® Engineer is seeking a Product Engineer for a long-term contract/contract-to-hire position with our aerospace client in Midland, GA. This is a manufacturing engineer role that is aligned with a specific product or product family versus all manufacturing within a plant. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.

Salary Range for 2-7 years experience

$40.00-50.00 per hour

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 3 Weeks PTO, Holidays

Overview

Our client manufactures aircraft engines. As a Product Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations & driving improvements in quality as well as delivery for a specific part or part family. You’ll write work instructions & manufacturing documentation, identify and implement process improvements, be responsible for the FAI process (training, reviewing documentation, approving FAIR prior to submitting to customers), and ensuring processes support AS9100 requirements. This position requires knowledge of AS9100 and FAI.

Responsibilities:

• With specific parts ownership, this role will provide support to the business for identifying and implementing manufacturing process improvements across multiple process steps that span the full manufacturing value stream of the assigned parts.

• Identify, track, and coordinate execution of projects that support reducing Cost of Poor Quality, and improve operational capacity using project management skills in a multi-disciplined environment

• Identify & implement process optimization & process control methods to eliminate quality turn backs/escapes and reduce overall product costs through the specific process.

• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming products for responsible processes using statistical analysis tools and other methods as necessary

• Support the project pipeline process to select, prioritize, and scope projects to business objectives, integrated with other continuous improvement activities and CORE initiatives.

• Lead significant projects critical to improve manufacturing process capability & quality performance through assigned processes

• Work instruction updates, First Article Inspection AS9102

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering or related field and 3+ years’ experience or Master’s degree with a minimum of 1+ year experience in Manufacturing related field.

• Working knowledge of FAI and AS9100 is required

• Prior experience writing working instructions, manufacturing process improvement

• Experience project managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in complex manufacturing activities

• Demonstrated proficiency leading and managing a portfolio of cross functional projects

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly 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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.