Manufacturing Engineer I: Lean, CI & Process Improvement

RECARO Aircraft Seating; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO Aircraft Seating is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with Quality, Program Management, Logistics, Planning, Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing to execute change using Lean methods and mentor key resources.

Responsibilities include applying CI methodologies, supporting 5S, Kaizen events, and developing standard work with shop floor documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 3–7 years related experience with an Associate of Engineering degree.
• High school diploma or GED with 5–7 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Quality, Receiving Quality, Industrial Engineer and Production to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma and CI methodologies to support the Operations Value Stream.
• Assist and support current 5S program.
• Participate and support Kaizen Events and A3s.
• Interface with Industrial Engineer and Production to develop shop floor photo documentation and standard work instructions.
• Develop and maintain requirements of new tools and fixtures orders for final assembly.
• Improve and standardize manufacturing processes and methods for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Identify and maintain specialty tools to support production flow.
• Act as a First Responder for the Production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
• Assist in developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing methods and equipment; conferring with vendors.
• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Interacts with Program Management and design engineering staff concerning product design and tooling, to ensure efficient production methods.
• Support failure analysis and develop effective counter measures with Production, Quality/Engineering.
• Support the implementation of Root Cause Corrective Action.
• Comfortable providing formal and informal training, coaching, and sharing best practices.
• Ability to work in teams and get positive results.
• Create an atmosphere for development of new concepts, ideas and methods to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Kaizen

5S

Coaching/training

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Spanish (optional)

Education

Bachelor’s in Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering

HS Diploma or GED + 5–7 years experience

Tools

CAD

3D modeling

MS Office

Job description

RECARO Aircraft Seating is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with Quality, Program Management, Logistics, Planning, Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing to execute change using Lean methods and mentor key resources.

Responsibilities include applying CI methodologies, supporting 5S, Kaizen events, and developing standard work with shop floor documentation.