Assoc Engineer-Production; Cab Shop

Assists in performing the coordination and integration of different departments to ensure that the aircraft or components are on schedule, mitigate risks in a timely manner, and the aircraft/components meets the Dassault quality and safety level. The goal is to accomplish the production process in the smoothest, most judicious and most economical way.

• Assists in assessing the risk induced by new tasks/reworks on the aircraft progress, defining action plans to negate those risks and proposing risk reduction plans for future improvement.
• Participates in daily technical action plans and follow up with assembly team managers concerning assignment of tasks, operations and discrepancies to be performed on the aircraft/components according to the schedule and expected quality level.
• Conduct daily monitoring of critical issues (to include but not limited to shortages, technical events and schedule with actions necessary to keep the line moving). Reports to the Business Unit Manager about critical issues with input regarding recommendations and actions to resolve them.
• Coordinates with other departments as required ensuring materials, parts, documentation, engineering data, and other items are delivered to the aircraft or shop on time.
• Participates in ways to identify and propose action plans to improve the process or product in regards to cost, schedule, quality, etc.).
• Support aircraft/component transfers, projects, and new processes.
• Basic ability to conduct root cause analysis and define a corrective action plan.
• Utilize support teams to maintain the aircraft/component production process and to improve the schedule.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Engineering, Business or related field. Completed, relevant education from an accredited college or university may be substituted with years of relevant work experience. 1 year of education = 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and challenges related to the management of the production process
• Ability to research, analyze and recommend efficient production processes through production engineering concepts regarding work-study, ergonomics, operation research, root cause analysis, manufacturing management, materials management, production planning etc.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate (both verbally and in writing) technical information contained in aircraft maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to troubleshoot problems by determining and following detailed action plans
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Project and SharePoint skills
• Must be able to function throughout the total facility, including up and down stairs and in and out of aircraft with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Fluent in French
• Aeronautical experience
• FAA Airframe and Power plant licenses
• Leadership experience
• Formal training in Lean/Continuous improvement
• Formal training in project management
• Knowledge of Visual Basic

Typical office and manufacturing environments. Must be able to work for long periods at a computer terminal. Cannot be sensitive to manufacturing environment and noise. Travel by surface and air to include international as required.

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position because it includes as part of the essential job duties operating equipment and tools on a routine basis. Additionally, the duties of this position concern the service and completion of aircraft, and overall airworthiness of the aircraft. This…