MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II

NORDAM; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordam is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II for Tulsa, OK. You will apply advanced engineering principles to plan, coordinate, and improve production processes in the Repair division.

You will lead process improvements, work with tooling and fixtures, and act as a project manager for assigned areas. The role emphasizes lean methods, cost control, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline; substitution by experience may apply.
• 3–6 years related experience and/or training as per job requirements.
• Ability to read and write English and interpret company policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops solutions to moderate complexity planning, scheduling and manufacturing issues.
• Supports production with process improvements and tooling; acts as project manager.
• Participates in lean events to reduce time and material waste.
• Coordinates design to meet customer requirements and discusses proposals.
• Collaborates with management on tooling for efficient production methods.
• Coordinates with vendors to determine specifications and procure equipment.
• Estimates production time, staffing and costs for management decisions.
• Recommends methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Discusses manufacturing capabilities and schedules to facilitate production.

Skills

English reading/writing

Presentations to groups

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Details

• Req ID: req2171
• Job Title: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II
• Division: Repair
• Shift: First Shift

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity in the planning, scheduling and manufacturing engineering fields that require judgment and ingenuity. Performs work under general management direction.
• 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.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• 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.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

3-6 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 Power Point.
• Makes telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and makes formal presentations to small or large groups.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.

Demand - Frequency

• Walk - Frequent
• Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequent
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasional
• Talk and hear - Frequent
• Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust - Constant
• Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional
• Stand - Occasional
• Climb Stairs - Occasional

Weight - Frequency

25 pounds - Occasional

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision

• Works under very general supervision.
• Sound judgment, completeness and accuracy are expected.
• Exercises some latitude in determining activities and approaches to completing assignments.

EEO Statement

The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.