Engineer Manufacturing

Under general direction, the engineer provides extended expertise in planning and designing manufacturing processes to improve the fabrication of new and existing Axillon Aerospace products. Meets high level of engineering standards per design specifications.

• Provide extended expertise in planning and designing manufacturing processes to improve the manufacture of new and existing Axillon Aerospace products. Determine the parts, equipment, and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications. Maintain labor standards, safety initiatives, facility layout, capacity analysis, and process simulation. Contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Participate in the introduction of new products to the manufacturing and supply chain environment. Transfer new products into production from a “design for manufacturability” approach.
• Develop process improvement projects aligned with business strategies. Analyze production processes and output quality to improve efficiency in production yields and throughput. Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. Support capital equipment studies and proposal activities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Educational Level: (
Required
) Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

(
Preferred
) Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Advanced knowledge and ability to apply core concepts of engineering (mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, and electricity)
• Excellent ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Proficient knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement
• Advanced knowledge of data structures and database programming
• Ability to explain a range of complex technical information
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve problems
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Strong prioritization skills

• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

• Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
• Manages ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
• Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels