Manufacturing Engineer

NORDAM; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NORDAM in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Engineer to plan, coordinate and improve aerospace manufacturing processes. You will support lean initiatives, evaluate customer specifications, and collaborate with engineering and production teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of related experience, with proficiency in MS Office and strong communication. The position is on-site in Tulsa with a focus on efficiency, safety and quality, and offers opportunities to

Qualifications

• Reading and writing in English; basic math; interpret policies and safety instructions.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and standard office software.
• Able to learn and apply manufacturing policies in aerospace context.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and improve production processes.
• Provide technical leadership and lean improvement support.
• Review customer product requests for conformance and coordinate design.
• Assist management with estimating production time, staffing and costs.
• Identify methods to improve worker efficiency and reduce waste.
• Communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Reading & Writing English

Math calculations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Applies fundamental knowledge of basic principles, theories and concepts, industry standards and practices to the planning, coordination of and improvement of the production processes.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Solves problems of limited scope and complexity in the planning, scheduling and manufacturing engineering fields following established policies and procedures. Work is closely monitored and the results reviewed for accuracy and adequacy.
• Supports production with process improvement activities, improved hand, jig and fixture tooling, process improvement and reduction of paperwork requirements. Functions as the manufacturing project manager for all assigned areas and provides technical leadership to others as required.
• Participates in the lean rapid improvement events and makes individual contributions to lean manufacturing efforts focusing on reducing time and material waste from the processes. Follows up on assigned actions.
• Reviews and evaluates special product requests from customer for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, quality standards, and specifications. Coordinates the design to meet customer requirements and discusses proposal with customer representatives, engineers, and other personnel.
• Confers with management in planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. May provide tooling specifications and designs as required.
• Estimates production time, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. Evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.

Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary.

Education Requirements

Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree. In an appropriate discipline. If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.

Experience Requirements

0-3 year(s) Related experience and/or training.

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to read and write the English language, perform basic mathematical calculations and learn to interpret and comprehend company policies, procedures, safety instructions, and other like documents used in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Operates standard office equipment and demonstrates competence in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Makes telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and makes formal presentations to small or large groups.