Manufacturing Engineer

RECARO Aircraft Seating; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO Aircraft Seating in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements across Quality, Program Management, Logistics and Production. You will execute Lean initiatives, mentor junior engineers and implement manufacturing methods using product design, materials, tooling and production equipment expertise.

The role emphasizes trouble shooting, tool development, process optimization and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient production and high quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years in aircraft manufacturing or related experience.
• Advanced root cause analysis using 3D clash analysis and metrology equipment.
• Able to create and review engineering drawings, models and assemblies for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with aerospace standards such as ISO9001 and AS9100.
• Experience with rapid prototyping including 3D printing.

Responsibilities

• Act as a First Responder to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Develop and improve processes and tooling to boost efficiency and quality.
• Lead cross-department projects for process improvements.
• Interface with quality, engineering, and production for new product integration.
• Create shop floor documentation and standard work instructions.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma and CI methodologies to Value Stream Maps.
• Support 5S program and Kaizen events.
• Ensure product and process quality through testing methods and standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Spanish (optional)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Mechanical/Aeronautical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

Metrology equipment

MS Office

3D clash analysis

Job description

Position Summary: Working in a fast-paced team environment, the ME will work cross-functionally across the organization including Quality, Program Management, Logistics, Production Control, Industrial Engineer, and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for executing change using process improvement methodologies, assisting in implementing the organization’s Lean strategy, executing project initiatives and mentoring newer engineers. Develops, evaluates, improves and implement manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Acts as a First Responder for the production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems. Identifies, communicates and resolves issues in the manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot any technical design difficulties w/ operator, which may arise during the manufacture of product and take appropriate action to prevent future occurrences of the problems.
• Develops and improves processes and tooling to decrease ergonomic issues, increase production efficiency, and increase quality output
• Develop and maintain specialty tools to support production flow.
• Interfaces with quality, engineering, and production to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area.
• Confers with industrial engineering, program manager and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Interfaces with industrial engineer and production to develop shop floor documentation and standard work instructions.
• Effectively utilize Lean, Six Sigma, other CI methodologies and support activities for Value Stream Maps (current and future) according to the Lean Operations Roadmap.
• Assist and support current 5S program.
• Lead, participate and support Kaizen Events and A3's.
• Lead cross departmental projects for process improvements
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes as well as tooling and suggest fixtures.
• Develop and maintain the requirements of new tools and fixtures orders for final assembly.
• Evaluates manufacturing methods by conducting research on programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, and assembly process and soliciting observations from operators.
• Assists in developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with vendors.
• Creates an atmosphere for development of new concepts, ideas and methods to support continuous improvement in the department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Operations, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical engineering or Industrial Engineering
• 5 or more years of work related experience preferably in aircraft or a combination of education and experience.
• Advanced Root cause analysis capability using 3D clash analysis and advanced metrology equipment.
• Able to create and review engineering drawings, models and assemblies for manufacturability
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, concepts and procedures.
• Knowledge of Aerospace materials such as metals and plastics.
• Knowledge of Aerospace requirements such as ISO9001 and AS9100
• Experienced in GD&T
• Experienced in various forms of rapid prototyping including 3D printing
• Experienced in creating and implementing process control as related to production fixturesAbility to independently plan and prioritize tasks
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Must have good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus
• Intermediate to proficient in Microsoft Office products.