Manufacturing Engineer II

As an international brand company with German roots, we at RECARO pursue the vision of improving the performance of people in motion like no other. In keeping with our tradition, Safety, Quality, and Ingenious Design are at the core of all that we do. This allows us to exceed the expectations of our customers every day and make performance something you can feel:
Feel Performance.

In addition to RECARO Holding and RECARO Child Safety, our corporate group also includes RECARO Aircraft Seating headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall. We develop, produce, and market innovative seats for economy and business class, which meet the highest standards when it comes to comfort, lightweight construction, and design. As an internationally renowned brand, we are one of the world’s three largest suppliers of aircraft seats with our premium products.

To enhance our team, we are looking to fill the following position at our site in Fort Worth at the earliest possible date:

Manufacturing Engineer II

Working in a fast-paced team environment, the ME will work cross-functionally across the organization including Quality, Program Management, Logistics, Production Control, Industrial Engineer, and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for executing change using process improvement methodologies, assisting in implementing the organization’s Lean strategy, executing project initiatives and mentoring newer engineers. Develops, evaluates, improves and implement manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

• Acts as a First Responder for the production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems. Identifies, communicates and resolves issues in the manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot any technical design difficulties w/ operator, which may arise during the manufacture of product and take appropriate action to prevent future occurrences of the problems.
• Develops and improves processes and tooling to decrease ergonomic issues, increase production efficiency, and increase quality output
• Develop and maintain specialty tools to support production flow.
• Interfaces with quality, engineering, and production to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area.
• Confers with industrial engineering, program manager and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Interfaces with industrial engineer and production to develop shop floor documentation and standard work instructions.
• Effectively utilize Lean, Six Sigma, other CI methodologies and support activities for Value Stream Maps (current and future) according to the Lean Operations Roadmap.
• Assist and support current 5S program.
• Lead, participate and support Kaizen Events and A3’s.
• Lead cross departmental projects for process improvements
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes as well as tooling and suggest fixtures.
• Develop and maintain the requirements of new tools and fixtures orders for final assembly.
• Evaluates manufacturing methods by conducting research on programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, and assembly process and soliciting observations from operators.
• Assists in developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with vendors.
• Creates an atmosphere for development of new concepts, ideas and methods to support continuous improvement in the department.

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Operations, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical engineering or Industrial Engineering
• 5 or more years of work related experience preferably in aircraft or a combination of education and experience.
• Advanced Root cause analysis capability using 3D clash analysis and advanced metrology equipment.
• Able to create and review engineering drawings, models and assemblies for manufacturability
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, concepts and procedures.
• Knowledge of Aerospace materials such as metals and plastics.
• Knowledge of Aerospace requirements such as ISO
  9001 and AS9100
• Experienced in GD&T
• Experienced in various forms of rapid…