Manufacturing Engineer, Lead

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to mentor teams, optimize processes, and oversee production planning on aerospace actuation projects.

You will collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing, design tools and test methods, ensure GD&T compliance, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining compliance with US defense requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field with 5 years of aerospace/agriculture/automotive experience in Hydraulic/Electromechanical Actuation Systems
• Manufacturing background with knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• Due to our company's position as a key supplier to the US defense industry, all candidates must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops manufacturing processes by examining drawings provided by Engineering to verify buildability before Production begins
• Design and develops manufacturing tools to assist and improve production processes
• Create/Improve step by step Assembly Test Instructions with pictorial CAD (SolidWorks) images
• Complete customer PPAP support/documentation/creation/submittal
• PFMEA creation and monitoring
• Provides guidance for manufacturing planning methods used for fabrication ensuring best manufacturing practices are used to obtain desired results
• Resolves technical issues using solutions that involve re-use of existing company designs and new techniques, technologies, or concepts as needed
• Provides manufacturing technical leadership and guidance to staff working on projects
• Work with staff to Identify and implement process improvements
• Responsible for processing jobs through engineering and support the manufacturing of new parts through production

Skills

Leadership

GD&T

Aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

• Mentor Manufacturing Engineers while providing feedback on performance and quality of work
• Assign team members work to support Operation/Engineering needs
• Understanding common machine shop processes and capabilities
• Confer with equipment vendors
• Facilitate R&D activity between Engineering and Manufacturing
• Responsible for assigned project production planning and layout, organizational set up, progress reporting and departmental coordination to ensure a successful project completion
• Provide technical oversight to a broad range of projects while leveraging emerging technologies, innovation, and creativity
• Work closely with production operators, supervisors, and other functional teams to continually
• improve product flow and quality
• Understands manufacturing capacity and capabilities planning
• Assures product and process quality by designing test methods; testing finished product and
• process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing
• professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing objectives laid out through site-wide initiatives
• Other tasks/duties/responsibilities as assigned

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops manufacturing processes by:
• Examines drawings provided by Engineering to verify buildability before Production begins
• Design and develops manufacturing tools to assist and improve production processes
• Create/Improve step by step Assembly Test Instructions with pictorial CAD (SolidWorks) images
• Complete customer PPAP support/documentation/creation/submittal
• PFMEA creation and monitoring
• Provides guidance for manufacturing planning methods used for fabrication ensuring best manufacturing practices are used to obtain desired results
• Resolves technical issues using solutions that involve re-use of existing company designs (as applicable) and new techniques, technologies, or concepts as needed
• Provides manufacturing technical leadership and guidance to staff working on projects
• Work with staff to Identify and implement process improvements
• Responsible for processing jobs through engineering and support the manufacturing of new parts through production

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field with 5 years of aerospace/agriculture/automotive experience in Hydraulic/Electromechanical Actuation Systems
• Manufacturing background with knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups

Qualifications

• Dealing with: Complexity, communication, leadership, supervision, hardware specifications, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality, product development, presenting technical information
• Due to our company's position as a key supplier to the US defense industry, all candidates must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States

Compensation Data

Annual pay range: $110,600 - $166,000