PRODUCTION ENGINEER (CAB SHOP)

Dassault Falcon Jet; Arkansas; On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

HSA and FSA options

401k Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Dassault Falcon Jet is seeking a Production Coordinator to harmonize multiple departments and keep aircraft and components on schedule, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The role involves risk assessment, daily action plans, coordinating with assembly managers, monitoring issues, and leading continuous improvements across the production process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation engineering, business or related field.
• Relevant work experience may substitute education.
• 3 years of experience in aircraft completions, maintenance or components manufacturing.
• Knowledge of production processes and engineering practices.
• Ability to read and communicate technical information in manuals and drawings.
• Ability to research, analyze and propose efficient production solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk from new tasks or reworks and define action plans.
• Coordinate and manage daily technical action plans with assembly managers.
• Monitor critical issues and implement improvements to keep the line moving.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure timely materials, documentation and data delivery.
• Conduct root cause analysis and define corrective actions for cost, schedule and quality.
• Manage aircraft/component transfers, projects and new processes.
• Support teams to maintain production processes and improve schedules.
• May serve as SME for special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Engineering drawings

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Engineering or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Project

SharePoint

Job description

Job Summary

Performs the coordination and integration of different departments to ensure that the aircraft or components are on schedule, mitigate risks in a timely manner, and the aircraft/components meet the Dassault quality and safety level. The goal is to accomplish the production process in the smoothest, most judicious and most economical way.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities (essential Functions)

• Assess the risk induced by new tasks or reworks on the aircraft/components progress and defines action plans to negate those risks. Proposing risk reduction plans for future improvement.
• Coordinate and manage daily technical action plans and follow up with assembly team managers concerning assignment of tasks, operations and discrepancies to be performed on the aircraft/components according to the schedule and expected quality level.
• Conduct daily monitoring of critical issues and make improvements when needed (to include but not limited to shortages, technical events and schedule with actions necessary to keep the line moving). Reports to the assembly team Manager about critical issues with input regarding recommendations and actions to resolve them.
• Coordinates with other departments as required ensuring materials, parts, documentation, engineering data, and other items are delivered to the aircraft or shop on time.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and define a corrective action plan to improve the process or product in regards to cost, schedule, quality, etc.
• Manage aircraft/components transfers, projects, and new processes under the supervision of the Business Unit management.
• Utilize support teams such to maintain the aircraft/components production process and to improve the schedule.
• May be selected as the assembly team’s subject matter expert (SME) for special projects.

Non-principal Duties/Responsibilities (non-essential Functions)

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Engineering, Business or related field.
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for education.
• 2 years of experience = 1 year of education
• Three (3) years of experience in aircraft completions, maintenance and/or components manufacturing.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and challenges related to the management of the production process.
• Ability to research, analyze and recommend efficient production processes through production engineering concepts regarding work-study, ergonomics, operation research, root cause analysis, manufacturing management, materials management, production planning etc.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate (both verbally and in writing) technical information contained in aircraft maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.

Proven Abilities In Analytical And Critical-thinking Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot problems by determining and following detailed action plans
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include PowerPoint, Project, Access and SharePoint
• Must be able to function throughout the total facility, including up and down stairs and in and out of aircraft with or without reasonable accommodation

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Fluent in French
• Aeronautical experience
• FAA Airframe and Power plant licenses
• Leadership experience
• Formal training in Lean/Continuous improvement
• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of Visual Basic

Working Conditions

Typical office and manufacturing environments. Must be able to work for long periods at a computer terminal. Cannot be sensitive to manufacturing environment and noise. Travel by surface and air to include international as required.

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position because it includes as part of the essential job duties operating equipment and tools on a routine basis. Additionally, the duties of this position concern the service and completion of aircraft, and overall airworthiness of the aircraft. This position is one in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death. For the safety of this employee and others, the employee must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time while performing safety activities.

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation for this position typically falls between $64,426.00 and $86,031.00 per year. This position is not eligible for overtime under FLSA guidelines. This position may be eligible for shift differential. Note, the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift.

• comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision)
• HSA and FSA options
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Supplemental Insurance
• Group Legal
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts and much more

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