Champion Aerospace LLC Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Mags & Power Supplies
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Shift: Office Hours
SUMMARY OF POSITION
This position is responsible for the application of engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. Functions performed may include determining the machines, equipment, tools, and sequence of operations necessary to perform production and assembly operations. Specifying the design of production machines and other plant equipment. Advising and assisting vendors with design problems in connection with tools, gauges, and equipment designed for use in manufacturing. Knowledge of general assembly operations, laser marking, assembly, and test welding, and soldering required.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
COMPETENCIES
• Handle day to day problems with processes, product, equipment, and documentation. • Investigate and complete assigned Corrective Action Requests. • Lead assigned productivity projects using a systematic problem-solving approach and/or lean tools to improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and products. • Use of problem-solving methodologies such as Shainin or Six Sigma. • Compose and process documentation and process changes using the Engineering Change Release ECR procedure. • Actively participate and represent Manufacturing Engineering in new product design reviews. • Write Standard Operating Instructions (SOI), Routers, Process Sheets, Preventative Maintenance (PMs), and Manufacturing Instructions (MIs) as required. • Design tooling required for critical assembly, test, production, or inspection operations. • Estimate design and fabrication times and costs for new tools. • Investigate, develop, justify, and compile costs and savings for new equipment and process implementation. • Acquire new equipment and processes and is the sole coordinator responsible for the project to make sure costs are met, schedules are maintained, and the systems function as designed. • Develop new processing techniques to reduce non-conformance and production costs. • Interact with customers during audits, product investigations, and presentations. • Utilize the engineers special skills to assist other engineers, managers, or supervisors with their projects or problems. • Responsible for designing training and maintaining assembly and test equipment used in the manufacture of Champion Ignition System products. • Assist maintenance and facility engineering if situations arise that are beyond their resource expertise. • Assist PE with Qual Testing & Development
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
• Bachelors degree in an Engineering field of study required (i.e., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc… or 7 years manufacturing support experience. • 3 years of experience with the assembly and test of electronic and electro-mechanical products and developing methods to automate these processes. • Experience with metal joining processes (Tig resistance welding and braze preferred). • Experience with implementing automation, Robotics, and PLCs. • Strong background in continuous improvement, productivity projects to reduce labor cycle times, scrap, and rework cost. • Demonstrated experience in managing capital equipment projects that includes developing machine specifications for custom equipment, managing machine builders and contractors to achieve a successful runoff and entry into production. • Experience with CAD and/or 3D modeling software required. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.
NOTE This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.