Manufacturing Engineer I

Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer I (ME I) works mainly within the operations group supporting operations and production requirements.  The ME I will also support Design and Project Engineering efforts translating requirements into production implementation activities. Based on design requirements defined through drawings and specifications, the ME I plans and prepares manufacturing documentation according to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) practices, including Visual Work Instructions (VWI). The ME I identifies equipment, develops tooling plans and cellular manufacturing concepts for their assigned area of responsibility. The ME I supports and develops new manufacturing and tooling concepts, prepares reports showing areas of improvement, supports improvement projects to show results and initiate efforts in the development of new manufacturing and production techniques.   

The Manufacturing Manager will define specific responsibilities for each Manufacturing Engineer in accordance with their area of expertise. Responsibilities will be reviewed at least once annually preferably near/during the performance review period or as organizational changes occur.

The ME I plans and carries out policies and procedures for manufacturing operation efforts utilized in the manufacturing areas. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Responsible for and will be the focal point for all technical aspects of assigned project(s) in the following categories:• Compliance with customer/product procurement specification
• Validate that the manufacturing process meets all customer and internal requirements.
• Review and support product manufacturability
• Investigation and concurrence on planning document releases
• Advanced Quality Planning (AQP)
• Tooling requirements
• Visual Work Instructions (VWI)
• Meeting cost targets
• Eliminating waste from the manufacturing process

• Responsible for clear and concise work instructions of detail parts, sub-assemblies, and top assemblies.
• Apply operation time standards as required and develop Work Combination Sheets (WCS).
• Ensure manufacturability of detail parts, sub-assemblies, top assemblies as applicable to projects/programs.
• Potential liaison to provide technical assistance between Senior Aerospace SSP manufacturing and customer cognizant engineering.
• May be assigned to work with developing supplier processes and help correct supplier issues.
• Assist in the initial manufacturing cycle of new detail parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies for assigned New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Follow up on the effectiveness of the manufacturing process and identify issues through data analysis or manufacturing measuring techniques.
• Become familiar with specific product manufacturing processes, identify, and implement cost reduction ideas.  May be assigned to special cost reduction initiatives as part of a muti-discipline team.
• Works on a Production Support Team and partners with the other team members to address manufacturing issues.
• Support Root Cause and Preventive Actions to eliminate causes for nonconforming products.
• Support, document and validate component, assembly, and/or system processes such as machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processing of the following materials:• Titanium
• Inconel
• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• 01 and D2 tooling steel

• Ensure engineering changes are documented and implemented.
• Coordinate the design of tooling as it applies to the manufacturing/assembly process.
• Develop sound manufacturing processes based upon Senior Aerospace SSP’s capabilities.
• Review production drawing(s) for technical content and provide feedback.
• Make recommendations and offer credible solutions to product, tooling and processes.
• Perform related work as required.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
 

In addition to the above, Engineers are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Function: Manufacturing
Experience Level: Entry Level