Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 10 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARYWe are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer . This position provides support to the Development Projects Team during the startup phase of critical new projects. The Manufacturing Engineer will evaluate project needs, prepare, and coordinate development plans, and track and evaluate project performance. The Manufacturing Engineer will utilize strong communication skills to accurately convey program requirements and coordinate the resolution of key issues to the Fabrication Plants, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality Departments.

While performing all duties and responsibilities, the Engineer will at all times, model Sonaca North America values and principles and act in a manner consistent with the Sonaca North America Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assist Project Managers in the development of project start up plans, creation of conceptual planning, and coordination of customer approvals necessary to launch new programs

Function as a key interface between Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management and Plant Operations to ensure complete understanding of requirements, goals, and constraints

Prepare project schedules detailing critical milestones, first article flow and transition to production

Coordinate and resolve engineering issues related to production and assembly operations

Document issues and communicate to related departments

Develop and implement plans for resolution

Follow up to ensure that issues have been successfully resolved

Assist Development Projects Team in the preparation of presentation materials for project reviews

Gather, organize, and analyze data related to status and performance on the project

Evaluate potential problems and provide risk assessment

Document corrective actions and ensure understanding of all team members

Facilitate the use of the Teamcenter system on a given program to organize and manage technical data in support of project needs

Support/lead offsite meetings at supplier or Sonaca North America Aerostructures locations to coordinate project requirements and resolve of critical issues

Participate in various process improvement projects

May facilitate or lead teams

In order to comply with U.S. government regulations applicable to this position, all applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a “protected individual” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).Travel Required Yes, 20% of the timeEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCESBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience in project management in the manufacturing industry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

A history of applying engineering techniques and methods along with a basic understand of lean manufacturing techniques is preferred.

Excellent PC skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, CATIA and Visio.

Experience with Team Center Suite is a plus.

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time…