Manufacturing Engineer

NORDAM; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NORDAM in Tulsa, OK, seeks an entry-level Manufacturing/Production Engineer to assist in planning, scheduling and improving aerospace production processes. You will support lean initiatives, help develop tooling, and contribute to process documentation and cost estimates.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline and 0–3 years of related experience, with strong English, math, and MS Office skills. On-site position in Oklahoma aerospace facility.

Qualifications

• Read and write in English proficiently.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Learn to interpret and follow company policies, procedures and safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Solves problems of limited scope in planning, scheduling and manufacturing engineering.
• Supports production with process improvement and tooling.
• Participates in lean events to reduce waste and time.
• Reviews product requests for conformance to specs and coordinates design to meet customer requirements.
• Discusses tooling and production methods with management to ensure efficient production.
• Estimates production time, staffing and costs for management decisions.
• Recommends methods to improve worker efficiency and reduce material waste.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

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

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

Experience Require

ments

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

Skills and Compet

• 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.