Manufacturing Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

All American Racers (AAR) prides itself on delivering the highest quality, large- and small-scale composite structures for our aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. AAR has over 50 years of experience from our roots in auto racing through years of supporting aerospace and defense. The key to our success is largely dependent on our dedicated family of hard-working team members with a can-do attitude. We’re currently searching for an experienced Industrial Manufacturing Engineer to join our ranks and continue our tradition of success.

POSITION DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES

· Candidate will support the new product development (NPD) team with a focus on promoting cost effective design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).

· Candidate will support the transition of new products from NPD into value stream (VS) production. This includes ensuring accurate preparation of process router sheets and standard labor hours, detailed work instructions, and Bill of Materials as well as creating work cells, setting up the line, ensuring adequate line capacity, development of operator training by the NPD team and VS production leads, creating standard work and detailed work instructions, etc.

· Provides full line support to assist VS production in resolving assembly, contractual, and/or technical matters.

· Collaborate with quality on Rejected Material disposition and resolution to related manufacturing process problems.

· Evaluate and process Engineering Change Orders (ECO) through completion. Coordinate implementation of ECOs on affected hardware.

· Provide cost estimating support for new RFQ programs.

· Generate plant wide cost reduction and VS productivity improvements projects. Manufacturing project management participation in planning, execution and tracking of on-going production, new product release, and rework projects as assigned by the Value Stream Manager. Facilitate and manage multiple projects and initiatives at one time.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Skills: Competent knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, MSN Project, ERP and Outlook. Ability to communicate orally and in writing utilizing basic project management skills is required. Understanding of basic lean manufacturing concepts is strongly desired (value stream mapping, 5-S, Kanban, elimination of waste, standard work, visual management, lean cell design, setup reduction, mistake proofing, etc.).

Reasoning Ability: Must be able to work under pressure and deal with multiple priorities and still meet deadlines. Ability to solve practical problems and apply critical thinking to address issues only limited information is available. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. Candidate must be mechanically inclined with a true understanding of equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: 

Four (4) year degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related technical degree from accredited school

Experience:    

3-5 years of relevant experience in job shop and lower volume production environments. Must have hands on knowledge of methods, processes, tools, and equipment in a manufacturing facility. Candidate must be mechanically inclined and hands on. Lean implementation experience desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)      Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)          Position requires activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)              Position requires activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)              Position requires activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

•                    10 lbs or less         O

•                    11-20 lbs               O

•                    21-50 lbs               O

•                    51-100 lbs             N

•                    Over 100 lbs          N

Push/Pull

•                    12 lbs or less         O

•                    13-25 lbs               O

•  26-40 lbs               O

Other Physical Requirements

·       Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·      The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

·         The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

·         This position requires the ability to navigate and access all areas of our campus.

·         Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Required Safety Glasses

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires an on-site presence. Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment and an office environment but will be noisy at times. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Apex Space and Defense prides itself on delivering the highest quality, large- and small-scale composite structures for our aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. APEX, Santa Ana, has over 50 years of experience from our roots in auto racing through years of supporting aerospace and defense. The key to our success is largely dependent on our dedicated family of hard-working team members with a can-do attitude. We’re currently searching for a Service Technician to join our ranks and continue our tradition of success.