Manufacturing Engineer II

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work in a fast-paced environment. The role involves cross-functional collaboration across Quality, Program Management, Logistics, Production Control, Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing to implement Lean strategies and drive process improvements.

The engineer will develop manufacturing methods, evaluate tooling and equipment, and ensure quality through testing methodologies and standard work instructions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Aero or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of work experience in aircraft/related fields.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and process improvement.
• Experience with PLM software.

Responsibilities

• Act as a First Responder for production to troubleshoot and resolve issues in the manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot design difficulties with operators during manufacturing and prevent recurrence.
• Improve processes and tooling to reduce ergonomic issues and increase production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain specialty tools to support production flow.
• Interface with quality, engineering and production to integrate new products or processes.
• Lead cross-departmental process-improvement projects and Kaizen events.
• Ensure product and process quality by designing testing methods and establishing standards.

Skills

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

3D printing

Process control

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLM software

Job description

About this position

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.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• 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.

Technical & Personal Skills

• 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 fixtures
• Ability 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

Computer Skills:

• Intermediate to proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Five years experience of PLM software

Certificates and Licenses:

None required.