Manufacturing Engineer Job at ACT AEROSPACE in Gunnison

Position Summary:

The manufacturing engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls.

Shift: Day

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm, 45 hours per week expectation with additional hours as needed.

Rate: Salary Based Upon Experience

Application Requirements:

• Completed Online Application (including professional references)
• Resume (please include quantified documentation of relevant process improvements)
• Cover letter
• Academic transcript
• Any relevant professional certificates

Responsibilities:

• Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training.
• Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Prepares and presents plans for the above and coordinate deployment including training of team members.
• Assists Manufacturing Operations Director in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Designs, develops, tests, sources, and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment as needed.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Support on different shifts for specific projects will be required as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Computer assisted design proficiency in: CAD, AutoCAD, CATIA and Solidworks.
• Minimum 3 years related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Possess a strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of Theory of Constraints.
• Experience managing projects using lean manufacturing and six sigma tools and techniques.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to keep multiple project moving forward.
• Demonstrated project management skills including ability to keep multiple project moving forward simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Demonstrated flexibility when managing through competing projects and priorities.
• Mastercam experience preferred.
• Spreadsheet software (Excel).
• Presentation software (PowerPoint).

Success Factors:

• Reduce costs related to quality challenges
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Contribute to cost reductions within processes
• Contribute to further development of a visual workplace

Application Requirements:

• Completed Online Application (including professional references)
• Resume (please include quantified documentation of relevant process improvements)
• Cover letter
• Academic transcript
• Any relevant professional certificates