Job Description

• Our client is strategically increasing the quantity of parts it purchases from external Supply Chain partners, there is a need for Manufacturing Engineers to support the development, onboarding, and growth of suppliers.
• The goal is to ensure stable and capable manufacturing processes are in place to allow delivery of product at customer demand rate.
• Manufacturing Engineers are involved at all stages of the product lifecycle including influencing design at concept stage, supplier assessment and selection, identifying key process characteristics, manufacturing/assembly process and controls development, process capability analysis, and management of change.
• Manufacturing Engineers play a critical role in ensuring product integrity as parts are transferred to suppliers and work as part of a cross-functional team to assess and mitigate technical risk.

• Support the manufacturing of complex machining/gear/motor components within the supply base.
• Prepare part risk assessments and conduct them with the suppliers.
• Review manufacturing processes to insure they will yield parts compliant to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with various departments and team members to understand design intent and communicate design intent to the suppliers.
• Recommend processes, tooling, and inspection methods to suppliers.
• Review suppliers manufacturing capabilities.
• Assist suppliers in resolving problems related to the manufacture of company parts.
• Review manufacturing specifications and provide technical guidance on the specifications.
• Review new product designs and identify manufacturing concerns and communicate these to design using a data driven approach.
• Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities.
• Work with suppliers and the company's design to conduct DFX / DFMA activities on new designs.
• Review PPAP submittals for completeness and accuracy.
• Create and participate in FMEA activities with the suppliers.
• Conduct gage R & Rs with the company and suppliers. Review gage R&R data.
• Conduct MSA with the company and the suppliers to establish correlation and minimize gage correlation issues.
• Review process capability data.
• Be an active participant in the company's Zero-Defect journey utilizing the AS9145 concepts.

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant subject (ex: Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain); Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
• Background working in Manufacturing Engineering role, ideally with experience of both internal manufacturing and manufacturing in a Supply Chain environment.
• Experience in Complex Machined Parts and Gears is a required.
• Specialist technical experience, examples metallurgy, processing knowledge, metrology, GD&T, electrical motor assemblies.
• Experience with supplier improvement efforts, with organization, seeking input for best practices using customer communication and management.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• 25% Travel.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Strong data driven decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in core defect prevention tools (DFMA, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, Capability Analysis, Error Proofing, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work in cross functional teams to tight deadlines and often under pressure.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (APQP and PPAP).
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and regulations, particularly AS13000 series, AS9102, AS9103, and AS9145.
• Formal continuous improvement qualification (Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt) desired, but not necessary.
• High degree of numeracy and knowledge of statistical techniques.

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