Manufacturing Engineer

Air Tractor, Inc.; Olney (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Air Tractor, Inc. in Olney, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing methods, resolve engineering and tooling discrepancies, and lead continuous improvement efforts across the plant.

The role involves coordinating tooling activities, analyzing measurement data from portable CMMs and laser scanners, and advising Engineering on design or process changes to enhance safety, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology preferred (Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing).
• 0-2 years experience with degree; 5+ years in lieu of degree.
• Strong computer skills (CAD, CAM, word processing, spread sheets, and databases).
• Excellent written and verbal communication across departments.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic to improve manufacturing processes.

Responsabilités

• Provide support and direction to manufacturing for improving methods and solving engineering/tooling discrepancies.
• Initiate corrective actions for problems in manufacturing stemming from process discrepancies.
• Coordinate tooling design, fabrication and rework.
• Operate and analyze measurement data from portable CMM machines and laser scanners.
• Identify and implement improvement projects to boost safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Advise Engineering on tooling and manufacturability and suggest design modifications.
• Support materials and vendors with necessary manufacturing/engineering/tooling information.
• Support process validation and qualification activities.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Outils

Autodesk CAD/Inventor

Description du poste

Air Tractor, Inc. is seeking applications for a Manufacturing Engineer whose responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide support and direction to manufacturing for improving manufacturing methods and solving problems arising from engineering, tooling, and manufacturing discrepancies.
• Initiate corrective actions as required to solve problems in manufacturing stemming from discrepancies in the manufacturing process/plan.
• Coordinate tooling activities including design, fabrication and rework.
• Operate and analyze measurement data from portable CMM machines and laser scanners.
• Identify and implement improvement projects to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts.
• Advise Engineering on tooling and manufacturing capabilities and recommend modifications of design, where feasible, to facilitate manufacturing without compromising design requirements.
• Support material requirements and vendors by providing any necessary manufacturing, engineering, or tooling information.
• Support process validation and qualification activities.

Applicant Requirements:

• Possess a BS degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing preferred).
• 0-2 years of experience with a degree. In lieu of degree, 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Have strong computer related skills (CAD, CAM, word processing, spread sheet, and database), analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that establish and maintain good working relationships with all departments, especially Engineering and Production
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic to improve manufacturing processes

Preferred Attributes:

• Familiarization with manufacturing processes and sequences, engineering requirements and inspection criteria.
• Experience with Autodesk CAD/Inventor (3D modeling) software packages and technical writing.
• Knowledge of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis)

Notifications:

• This position will be based at the Air Tractor facility in Olney, TX
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR 120.15)

About Air Tractor:

With nearly 500 employees at its Olney, Texas manufacturing facilities, Air Tractor produces a line of aircraft that includes 400, 500, 600 and 800-gallon capacity airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop engines. The airplanes are used for agricultural aerial application, firefighting, narcotic crop eradication, fuel hauling, fighting locust plagues, and cleaning oil spills in coastal waters. From North, South and Central America, to Australia, Indonesia and China to Spain, Italy, Croatia and Africa, Air Tractor aircraft can be found working in more than 30 countries around the world and are supported by a global network of Air Tractor dealers. More information can be found at www.airtractor.com.