Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Lead Manufacturing Engineer supporting plant leadership in achieving business goals by developing robust manufacturing processes, leading continuous improvement, and executing strategic plans for aerospace components.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Aerospace components via investment casting foundry
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing
Required skills
Lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, Design for Manufacturing, value engineering, capital appropriation analysis, process procedure development, team management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Fluid dynamics, thermal dynamics, electronic circuits, ProLaunch, SPC, gauge R&R, ISO9001/AS9100 quality processes, CAD/CAM, metal cutting, tool design, injection moulding, welding, soldering
Technologies
ProLaunch, MiniTab, CAD, CAM, MS Office
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain cost-efficient manufacturing processes; lead cost-out events and continuous improvement initiatives; perform root cause and failure analysis; implement methods to reduce variation; participate in concurrent engineering and design reviews; conduct Design for Manufacturing and Value Engineering; develop work breakdown structures for cost estimates; coordinate manufacturing liaison from inception to shipment; recommend capital equipment acquisitions; train associates; communicate organizational vision; coordinate status information and action plans; develop and audit complex process procedures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership