Sr Manufacturing Producibility Engineer - Aero Engine Job at Quest Global in Mid

Job Ttile: Sr Manufacturing Producibility Engineer – Aero Engine

Work Location: Middletown, CT

Work Experience: 

·        BS Manufacturing, or equivalent technical degree

·        10+ years relevant experience in Quality / Manufacturing / Industrial / Supply Chain Engineering

·        5+ years in the Aerospace & Defense Industry preferred.

·        Other Manufacturing or Quality Certifications - noteworthy

Industry: Aero-Engine (i.e. gas turbine / turbomachinery)

Roles & Responsibilities:

·        Provide Manufacturing Engineering services (support) to Aerospace & Defense OEM customers in the areas of new product planning/launching, production, or transition of aero-engine hardware and assemblies to achieve stated requirements. 

·        Manufacturing Engineers utilize numerous industry recognized Quality Processes, Tools, and Systems to perform their work including, but not limited to, MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) and its elements – including Control Plans, PFMA, MSA, PPAP, FAI). 

·        Where “producibility” issues arise and COPQ is high, you will use your expertise and experience to help ascertain, evaluate, propose, and implement changes to the current process via a formal Root Cause – Corrective Action (RC-CA) process - such as 8D, DMAIC, Red X, Zero Defect and may include DoEs.   

·        OEM work may involve supporting MRO side of business as well in similar manners.

·        Provide technical work review / training / mentorship / support to team co-members.

·        Engage with customer, customer’s suppliers, et al in a competent, technical, and professional manner (SME/PoC/Lead).

·        Support business growth (supporting quoting and interviewing)

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Work Experience

Required Skills (Technical Competency) / Attributes:

·        Knowledge of modern, high-tech, metals-based, manufacturing processes (including composites and specialized coatings)

·        Conducting NPI (New Product Induction), Production, and Transition work toward meeting Part Qualification requirements Control Plans, PFMEA, PPAP, MSA, EFPR, LAI/FAI, as well as Producibility level targets (MRL).

·        Understanding of APQP and specifically Material, Process, Inspection Planning, and Process Flow

·        Ability to determine true Root Cause(s) of issues within manufacturing environment and then develop/provide Corrective Action(s) that turn off the problem and do not create new issues. Evaluate the validity and feasibility of others doing likewise.

·        Familiar with emerging technologies and practices - MBD&I, Industry 4.0 technologies, AI, Predictive Maintenance techniques. Proper use of Lean Mfg concepts.

·        Fully conversant in reading and understanding technical drawings incorporating GD&T

·        Understanding of proper gage selection (all types – manual, automated, contact, non-contact, non-destructive, etc) and their proper use.

·        Ability to establish/interpret/review manufacturing and quality requirements including KPC, KPV, KPI, Process Capability (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) and SPC charting.

·        Knowledge of proper tooling, part handling, transporting, and storage 

·        Interacting with electronic based MRP / SW / WI systems (input/mining/extracting/analyzing)

·        Reviewing/Approving work of others. 

·        Establish/build customer relations – create sustained customer champions.

·        Desired Skills / Attributes:

·        Manufacturing experience in producing Gas Turbine engine hardware.

·        Familiarity with AS9100-D, AS13100, AS9145, AS9110, AS6081, ISO 9001-2015, TS-16949, FAA/FARs, DCMA/DoD, and related ISO standards)

·        Familiarity with CNC Programs. Read and Understand CMM Report.

·        CAD work (NX noteworthy)

·        Product Lifecycle Mngt tools (TeamCenter, Solumina, Windchill) 

·        Understanding of A&D industry MRB process 

·        Advanced MS office tools (Excel – pivot, charts, lookups, macros; PowerPoint - tech presentations, training; Word – procedural writing). Data reporting tools (Power BI, Qlik, etc.) 

·        Using Minitab, R, JMP, SPSS or related tools 

·        Presenting technical data/results to customer and regulatory representatives 

·        Service Provider mindset

·        Self-motivated, disciplined, and organized

·        Maintain integrity & ethics in all situations

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

·        Travel: Domestic / International Travel. 25% requiring multiple week travel at times.

·        Ability to use personal transportation (work, customer, other).

·        Shift: 1St shift M-F. Flexible without compromise to our customer’s needs. 

·        FLSA Status: Full-Time exempt (salary) role, 40hr/wk basis w/ company benefits including paid OT (for customer work) and yearly bonus incentives. Unpaid lunch.

·        Flexibility to meet both Business deadlines and custom Work/Life balance plan.

·        Heavily Regulated Industry with strict adherence to procedures and standard work.

·        Office and/or Shop Floor Environments. Potential for office/home hybrid work plan.

·        Common activities include sitting, walking, and standing.

·        Typically includes substantial amounts of computer work – but can also include hands-on activities (e.g. lifting, inspecting, transporting, etc.).

·        Lift / Transport 25 lb. (if/when working on-site).

·        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 will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.