Process Engineer - MD

Who We Are:

The Gill Corporation-Maryland has long been a leader in providing high-quality, lightweight structural core materials to the aerospace, marine, construction, rail, and industrial markets. We specialize in a wide variety of structural honeycomb core materials. By utilizing broad engineering expertise along with sophisticated 5-axis CNC machining and special processing, we have the ability to deliver solutions that are responsive to customer needs.

Compensation for this role: $80K – $125K, commensurate with experience

Summary:

Utilizes Aerospace Engineering standards to develop efficient operations required to manufacture, assemble, or process products that meet customer-derived drawings and specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Maintains high production floor visibility, recognizing operators as customers of the work performed by engineering.

Provides daily production support, investigating and troubleshooting processes, and implementing solutions.

Understands the properties of all types of honeycomb material, including metallic and non-metallic types.

Drives all programs to meet and exceed company expectations for quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

Defines or assists in defining manufacturing process steps and sequences of operations.

Implements, monitors, and maintains efficient manufacturing processes and workflow, conducts time studies, and creates or modifies routings.

Improves existing operations, incorporating quality, safety, and productivity enhancements for increased efficiency and cost savings.

Develops Standard Operating Procedures and Processes, Standard Work Instructions, assists training, and audits work centers to ensure conformance.

Understands and interprets 3D models, engineering drawings, geometric tolerances, primary design features, tolerance stack-up, and design intents.

Responds to internal non-conformances utilizing various problem-solving tools (5 whys, fishbone, 8D, etc.) to determine root causes, eliminate recurring errors, and implement corrective actions.

Coordinates and tracks the progress of Continuous Improvement initiatives for areas of responsibility.

Evaluates RFQs, Project Scope, and reviews PO requirements, working with other departments to estimate material costs, run times, possible cost reductions, and close the feedback loop.

Utilizes statistical methods (control charts, process capability, etc.) to monitor and analyze manufacturing data, make improvements, and measure progress.

Accurately designs tools, generates sketches, and validates dimensions utilizing Pro-Engineer software.

Performs material and processes R&D as assigned.

Researches and recommends new process equipment or methods to reduce labor costs, improve equipment performance, and increase throughput.

Understands the effects raw material changes have on processes and makes recommendations for use.

Provides technical support for program start-up.

Manages all First Article Purchase Orders for assigned programs; develops Statements of Work defining tool design requirements and acceptance criteria, creates schedules, and provides technical support to the tool supplier.

Communicates (both written and verbal) and interacts with the external and internal customers in a professional manner.

Works in a safe manner following all departmental and plant safety rules. Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Safety Manager, supervisor, or management.

Other duties assigned.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or industrial engineering.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Fluent in CATIA, AutoCAD and Pro-Engineer preferred.

Solid working knowledge of honeycomb core materials and characteristics.

Extensive experience in process documentation.

Good working knowledge of CNC machining…