Job Description:
Summary:
*Ensures maximum cost effectiveness and reliability of Gerotor manufacturing processes and workflow. Determines the methods and sequence of manufacturing operations for products and machine parts and assemblies; ensures that products and processes meet customer quality requirements. Provides producibility input and manufacturing plans for product design or modification.
Essential Functions:
* Evaluates manufacturing processes by conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from operators/production technicians.
* Performs problem solving and root cause analysis of manufacturing issues. Recommends and implements effective corrective actions.
* Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment suppliers. Prepares written and graphical work instructions for the communication of manufacturing requirements to production personnel.
* Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Assures process control and reliability for assigned area(s).
* Assures product and process quality by designing testing and inspection methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements.
* Recommends changes to refine and enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas of production.
* Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor standards, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements. May provide on-site support to address technical issues at supplier base.
* Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
* May provide concurrent engineering support and recommend manufacturing methods to the engineering design team.
* May keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services, following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures, and requesting special service.
* May maintain product and process database by writing computer programs and entering data.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional associations.
* Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements (e.g. environmental, safety, etc.) by studying existing and new legislation, ensuring adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-
* functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree (BS) in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field.
* Professional entry level position.
* May have limited prior industry experience or worked with direction in student internship programs.
* Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) or Mechanical Engineering (ASME) certification desired.
* Fundamental knowledge of metallurgy and heat treatment of common aerospace materials.
* Fundamental knowledge of lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques.
* General knowledge of aerospace industry or similar industry products and legal and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing plants. Ability to use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools.
* May be required to develop skills in drafting, programming, and CAD or other computer aided manufacturing systems.
* Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations or resolve problems.
* Ability to work with only general work direction and instructions regarding the scope of assignments, determine priority and order of assignments.
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals and reports.
* Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from team members, team leaders, customers, and regulatory agencies.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
