CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC

Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Shift/Schedule: Office Hours

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. Functions performed may include determining the machines, equipment, and tools, as well as the sequence of operations necessary to perform production and assembly operations, recommending the design of production machines and other plant equipment, and advising and assisting vendors with design problems in connection with tools, gauges, and equipment designed for use in manufacturing.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field (i.e. Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, etc.).
• Minimum five (5) years specifically related experience.
• Solidworks (preferred)
• CNC Programming - Turning, Milling (preferred)
• Experience with robot/cobot automation
• Capital Project Management ($2,500 - $1.5M)
• 3D CAD/CAM, MasterCAM (preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving: Handle day-to-day problems with processes, product, equipment and documentation. Investigate and complete assigned Corrective Action Requests, working with assigned team to systematically identify and address root cause. Assist and coordinate with maintenance and facility engineering for process and equipment troubleshooting to support production goals and reduce downtime.
• Productivity Improvements: Identify and address areas of productivity (i.e. scrap, downtime, effectiveness) improvement using systematic problem solving and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Capital Projects: Identify, properly scope, manage and implement Capital Investment projects to improve productivity (i.e. scrap, downtime, effectiveness).
• Process and Tooling Design: Design and maintain manufacturing processes and equipment in the assigned department. Design tooling required for critical assembly, test, production, or inspection operations. Estimate design and fabrication times and costs for new tools and products. Write Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) as required.
• Technical Communication: Compose and process documentation and process changes using the Engineering Change Requests (ECR) procedure.
• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Actively participate and represent Manufacturing engineering in new product design reviews. Interact, when required, with customers during audits, product investigations and presentations.