Process/Manufacturing Technician

KIHOMAC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k/retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KIHOMAC in Layton, Utah, seeks an experienced Quality/Process Engineer to enforce AS9100D/ISO9001 compliance across manufacturing operations. You will lead non-conformance analysis, perform FMEA/RCCA, and drive MRB coordination with engineering and production teams.

The role focuses on developing and auditing work instructions, supporting continuous improvement, and implementing lean manufacturing to reduce waste while ensuring contract and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (mechanical, manufacturing) or business/ process preferred
• 7+ years of professional experience in the required task area

Responsibilities

• Enforce compliance to AS9100D/ISO9001 and other Quality standards
• Manage Non-conformance tracking/analysis and reduction through meetings and communication with project leadership and MRB
• Lead compliance reviews
• Perform FMEA and RCCA for non-conforming products/processes
• Create and Audit work instructions for sufficiency of understanding
• Audit personnel for adherence to work instructions/work control documents
• Communicate between engineering and technicians to help understanding across a multi-disciplinary teams
• Audit the process for improvement through implementation of tooling, inspection points, etc.
• Understand designs and plans layout for material-processing/manufacturing operations and interacts is ERP team to support planning and execution of manufacturing processes in compliance with quality standards and contract requirements
• Design and acquire processing equipment utilizing processing requirements
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills in areas of process engineering and machine trouble shooting
• Perform process development for assigned projects and subsystem(s) based on contract requirements and Technical Data Package to include specification derived requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports/deliverables
• Perform specific, routine project or technical tasks within defined scope of responsibility
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality
• Support root‑cause analysis for production issues and implement sustainable corrective/preventive actions
• Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities through process improvements and lean principles
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

AS9100D/ISO9001 compliance

FMEA/RCCA

Process improvement

Cross-functional communication

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing or relevant field

Tools

QMS software

ERP integration

Job description

• Enforce compliance to AS9100D/ISO9001 and other Quality standards
• Manage Non-conformance tracking/analysis and reduction through meetings and communication with project leadership and MRB
• Lead compliance reviews
• Perform FMEA and RCCA for non-conforming products/processes
• Create and Audit work instructions for sufficiency of understanding
• Audit personnel for adherence to work instructions/work control documents
• Communicate between engineering and technicians to help understanding across a multi-disciplinary teams
• Audit the process for improvement through implementation of tooling, inspection points, etc.
• Understand designs and plans layout for material-processing/manufacturing operations and interacts is ERP team to support planning and execution of manufacturing processes in compliance with quality standards and contract requirements
• Design and acquire processing equipment utilizing processing requirements
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills in areas of process engineering and machine trouble shooting
• Perform process development for assigned projects and subsystem(s) based on contract requirements and Technical Data Package to include specification derived requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports/deliverables
• Perform specific, routine project or technical tasks within defined scope of responsibility
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality
• Support root‑cause analysis for production issues and implement sustainable corrective/preventive actions
• Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities through process improvements and lean principles
• Other duties as assigned

• Enforce compliance to AS9100D/ISO9001 and other Quality standards
• Manage Non-conformance tracking/analysis and reduction through meetings and communication with project leadership and MRB
• Lead compliance reviews
• Perform FMEA and RCCA for non-conforming products/processes
• Create and Audit work instructions for sufficiency of understanding
• Audit personnel for adherence to work instructions/work control documents
• Communicate between engineering and technicians to help understanding across a multi-disciplinary teams
• Audit the process for improvement through implementation of tooling, inspection points, etc.
• Understand designs and plans layout for material-processing/manufacturing operations and interacts is ERP team to support planning and execution of manufacturing processes in compliance with quality standards and contract requirements
• Design and acquire processing equipment utilizing processing requirements
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills in areas of process engineering and machine trouble shooting
• Perform process development for assigned projects and subsystem(s) based on contract requirements and Technical Data Package to include specification derived requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports/deliverables
• Perform specific, routine project or technical tasks within defined scope of responsibility
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality
• Support root‑cause analysis for production issues and implement sustainable corrective/preventive actions
• Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities through process improvements and lean principles
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (mechanical, manufacturing) or business/ process preferred
• Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree

Experience

• 7+ years of professional experience in the required task area
• Aerospace, DoD contract or Air Force MRO/Depot experience preferred
• Familiarity with Air Force Technical Orders and ASTM standards a plus

Security

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources