Job Title: Methods Engineer

Essential Job Functions

Develop and maintain Methods process plans and other related documents. The primary responsibility is to create and maintain the necessary documents for the production of various models and components of Piper Aircraft. The employee’s knowledge of our ERP system and processes in conjunction with their discretion and judgment are required to develop and maintain manufacturing process planning documents. These documents are maintained by interpreting the Type Design data released from Design Engineering and converting it into the detailed process planning utilized by manufacturing for the production of fabricated parts, sub-assemblies, aircraft final assembly, and completion. These duties require the employee to exercise their judgment and discretion when creating and maintaining process planning to ensure the final product meets the engineering Type Design.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Develop detailed work instructions for Production on new and existing planning

Train and provide guidance and assistance to Methods Planners

Determine when First Article Inspections are required

Provide support to Methods Planners and Production

Review and approve EO’s in sign-off process

Plan Engineering Orders (EO’s) and Engineering Work Orders (EWO’s)

Input items, routings and BOM’s into LN

Provide planning for Non-Conformances (NC’s) and Corrective Actions (CA’s)

Create/Release Tool Orders and TRA’s

Develop and maintain generic aircraft line station structures in LN

Design and maintain flow charts for each aircraft model

Proficiently write and maintain constraints within ERP System

Coordinate with Marketing/Sales new Product Features established by engineering options

Maintain Aircraft Product Description forms ensuring compliance with established aircraft configurations

Manage Piper internal website Methods data

Maintain Aircraft Current Production Models form

Assist Production Planning with configuration control

Create and maintain aircraft service wing structures

Plan customer service items and service center work orders

Create and maintain tasks and work centers within ERP system

Attend scheduled meetings

Assist in solving methods and tooling problems

Develop continuous process improvements to existing aircraft structures and detail part routings

Coordinate and assist Manufacturing Engineering with developmental processes

Assist Methods Planners with configuration control for active production orders

Evaluate and eliminate redundant production orders with First Article Inspection

Coordinate projects involving Engineering and Manufacturing, ensuring a smooth implementation into production.

Perform other related duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May lead continuous improvement projects and be required to train and assist other employees, along with providing cross functional project management support.

Minimum Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Maintain Methods planning for product improvements with guidance from Sr. Methods Planners and Methods Engineers

Determine when First Article Inspections are required

Provide support to Methods Engineering and Production

Input items, routings, and BOMs into LN

Provide planning for Non-Conformances (NC’s)

Create/Release TRA’s

Work with Methods Planners and Engineers to maintain generic aircraft line station structures in LN

Assist with continuous process improvements to existing aircraft and details

Attend scheduled meetings

Assist in solving methods and tooling problems

Perform other related duties as required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred

Experience

Engineering degree or 10 years Methods experience and highly skilled. Microsoft Office experience, as well as general computer literacy is also required to perform the duties of this position. Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Teamcenter, TC vis, and NX experience are preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting and/or moving light to moderately heavy weight material up to 35 lbs.

Mental Demands

Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions need to be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.

Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.

Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

Operational Excellence

Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

Quality Assurance

Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.

Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.

Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

Compliance

Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.

Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.

Communicates Effectively

Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.

Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.

Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.

Optimizes Work Processes

Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Attention to Detail

Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.

Drives Results

Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.

Teamwork

Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.

Performs other duties as assigned.