Onsite Manufacturing Engineer

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About the role

  • Manufacturing Engineer overseeing manufacturing processes at Air Methods. Responsible for quality improvements, process integration, and team training with a focus on efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Attend required project kickoff meeting(s), as required by program management for all projects assigned
  • Responsible for reviewing and approving product work instructions (Manufacturing and Assembly Process Sheets)
  • Responsible for reviewing and approving routing sheet and process (production traveler)
  • Determine safe manufacturing processes that produce a quality product in the most efficient method possible
  • Pursue continuous improvement efforts across the shop to improve quality and reduce lead times and cost
  • Lead high impact process and quality improvement projects yielding significant reduction in defects and increased flow in the cell using LEAN tools and principles
  • Utilize lean-manufacturing principles and participate in action workouts to improve process capability, reduce overall costs, and increase capacity
  • Lead the implementation of process activities related to new product and process integration
  • Explain and train the manufacturing team on technical related information
  • Execute manufacturing related quality and lean projects
  • Assist supervisors and production support in resolving manufacturing problems to drive root cause and corrective action
  • Process non-conformance reports while keeping all affected departments informed
  • Identify and reduce product quality issues caused by process variation
  • Suggest Engineering Change Order Requests to correct errant engineering data or improve the overall manufacturability of the product
  • Process ECO’s which include, but is not limited to updating Engineering Masters, redlining released W/O’s, revising firmed W/O’s inside ERP system, performing inventory audits to identify and remove/rework affected product, drafting rework W/O’s and occasionally expediting the rework orders
  • Create supporting Engineering Masters/Work Orders in accordance with Service Bulletins
  • Investigate manufacturing challenges to provide systematic solutions that remove waste and increase productivity
  • Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues
  • Conduct cost / benefit analysis for changes to manufacturing processes and / or equipment
  • Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

  • High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with four or more years related experience and/or training preferably in an aerospace environment.
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college preferred
  • Experience in aerospace environment preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints for writing manufacturing procedures for shop use
  • Background and knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
  • Skills Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, self-starter, motivated, committed
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
  • Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
  • Ability to perform in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment
  • Experience with fixture designs or improvement
  • Ability to make data driven decisions and utilize Six Sigma and Lean tools
  • Excellent organizational skills detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer Skills Able to use multiple data bases to track projects
  • Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Ability to learn and utilize the company’s ERP and MRP systems for costing and bill of material
  • Proficient with CAD software
  • Experience with programming and set-up of CNC machines preferred
  • Knowledge of ISO / Quality procedures
  • Six Sigma Training Preferred
  • Direct experience with machining or assembly processes with an aptitude to learn from experience preferred.

Benefits

  • For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Job title

Manufacturing Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$34 - $42 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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