Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Determine safe manufacturing processes that produce a quality product in the most efficient method possible
• Assist leaders, mechanics, and technicians in resolving manufacturing process issues. Collaborate to identify root cause and develop comprehensive corrective actions.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research trials; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, machining, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; solicit feedback and observations from operators.
• Work cross functionally with quality and design engineers to ensure that processes achieve performance metrics
• Train and empower production employees in manufacturing techniques required to improve process yield
• Support and meet production schedules, driving productivity, and quality initiatives within budget plan
• Utilize lean principles to improve manufacturing efficiency, optimize material flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Investigate and apply modern technology
• Promote and build a positive working relationship with hourly team members

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years of Aviation industry experience in engineering or quality roles
• Knowledge of inspection and maintenance methods related to aerospace engine repairs
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desired Characteristics

• Humble, transparent, and motivated individual with a focus on continuous learning.​
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Proficiency in ERP SAP Oasis​
• Strong project management skills.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Knowledgeable in GD&T, print reading
• Knowledge of machining processes such as: CNC conventional machining, electrical discharge machining, water jet, plasma spray, chemical cleaning, paint, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, electron beam welding, heat treat.
• Six Sigma or equivalent Quality training

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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