Engineer, AME

Responsibilities

Summary:

Responsible for the creation, development, and enhancement of manufacturing processes used in the production of aerospace hydraulic actuators and their components. In this role, you will interpret design drawings and specifications, develop production planning, perform data analytics, and support manufacturing processes. To be successful as an AME2, you should have solid working knowledge of engineering and manufacturing principles, high level of detail and organization, and a desire to gain experience in machining concepts.

Must be able to perform all functions of the role with limited supervision.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support Manufacturing Operations
  • Specify detailed planning of individual products and processes.
  • Provide support for manufacturing to correct, improve, or initiate processes, tooling, or methods in a timely manner.
  • Be responsible for developing and recommending courses of action in manufacturing.
  • Prepare and review forms and procedures to promote efficiency of operation.
  • Develop design and install methods, processes, material handling, and workstation equipment to facilitate handling of material and parts in manufacturing.
  • Prepare part programs and related information for CNC areas.
  • MRB support in rework instructions and corrective action to prevent recurrence.
  • Create engineering change actions.
• Drive Manufacturing Improvements
  • Work with operators to solve problems and make improvements.
  • Evaluate current machining operations and improve them to save time.
  • Develop cost studies, brief recommendations, and implement improvements in tools, equipment, process, and materials.
  • Seek and implement new technology and techniques to achieve and maintain world-class performance.
  • Aid in the preparation of capital asset and expenditure budgets.
  • Investigate and analyze requests for additions or changes in equipment and facility requirements.
• Support Estimating and New Product Introduction process
  • Participate in Engineering design reviews on new products and design changes.
  • Evaluate and recommend new material and products for production use.
  • Develop estimates for time and resources to machine a part.
  • Create Manufacturing Plans.
  • Create Work Instructions.
  • Creating Machine Programs.

Supervision received:
Complex work, under direction as to assignments. Responsible for results and costs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum:
  • Either:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 2 years of relatable experience.
    • Or Associate’s degree in an engineering field with 5 years of related experience.
    • Or 5 years of Aerospace, Automotive, or equivalent Manufacturing Engineering experience.
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with:
    • Precision measuring tools, gauges, and other inspection devices.
    • Part drawings/blueprints, dimensioning, and tolerancing, including GD&T.
    • Strong experience with CAD and CAM Software (Solid Works, CATIA V5 and Mastercam). Must be able to create machine programs in G-Code.
    • Aerospace industry specifications.
    • Cross-functional RCCA efforts.
    • Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and waste reduction concepts.
    • General knowledge of metallurgical properties including heat treating various types of metals.
    • Data analytics for monitoring and controlling manufacturing processes.
    • Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Applications to record and communicate efforts and statuses.
    • Team-based problem solving.
    • Aerospace experience is a plus.

Salary range: $75,200 - $92,000 plus bonus