Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace and Defense Industry

C/A Design, Inc. is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is an Innovator and leader in the Brazing industry providing custom engineered cooling solutions while leveraging decades of cutting edge, industry leading, brazing experience. Our customers rely on us to deliver the complex parts they create. Protecting the Warfighter is our mission.

Our new 120k sf state of the art facility in Exeter, NH is fully operational and will raise the bar in high precision manufacturing - come and join us!

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer uses a hands-on approach to develop and optimize manufacturing workflows, eliminate waste and improve quality by using Lean Manufacturing philosophies. This individual is expected to embrace and exhibit our culture of honesty, integrity, and good corporate citizenship while helping drive continuous improvement. This is a high visibility role with exposure to multiple layers of the organization and is key component to the growth strategy planned for C/A Design.

• Strive towards a culture of proactive safety.
• Analyze existing processes (e.g. Value Stream Mapping) to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance quality by using error-proofing and Six Sigma methods.
• Identify and track KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to measure improvement impact and identify future opportunities.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Works with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Liaise with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Leads a cross functional team in support of streamlining and standardizing manufacturing processes.
• Create process documentation and work instructions to support continues success during rapid growth.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering required with 10-12 years of work experience in a manufacturing facility in an engineering type role.
• Lean certification and/or demonstrated lean/6sigma project driven experience.
• Customer centric focus with a keen understanding of the importance of positive on-time delivery metrics and a customer satisfaction type approach.
• Excellent technical skill sets with a strong understanding of MS Office and MRP programs.
• Possess good written/oral communication skills, as well as the ability to present his/her views in a clear and compelling manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to see facility projects through to completion; on time and within budget.
• Able to effectively carry out a vision, plan and coordinate the activities of the Manufacturing Production Systems group with Production, Materials, Quality, and Engineering functions.
• Advanced Auto Cad/Solid Works experience.
• Technically proficient in applicable programs relative to process improvement.

• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Managing with vision and purpose
• Strategic Agility

C/A Design is an equal opportunity employer.