Machining Expert

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to NPI at the earliest stages of pursuit to forecast technology fit, readiness level, prototype and production investment requirements, labor content, facility layout and manufacturing NRE – critical to ensuring accuracy and competitiveness of new business proposals and new business wins.

• Influence direction and drive implementation and extension of additive manufacturing strategy for both NPI and production.

• Continually improve manufacturing methods/systems and process/product improvements to optimize product performance and reduce manufacturing costs. Identify, design, implement, and evaluate improvement opportunities.

• Determine specific requirements of manufacturing operation to specify equipment, fixture, and process parameters.

• Collaborate on design with Engineering, Supply Chain, and supply base to introduce best cost product/process combinations for NPI.

• Provides production floor and assembly support in technical matters relating to assembly drawing interpretation, engineering change notices, rework, manufacturing difficulties, and specifications.

• Compiles and evaluates test and production data, prepares technical analysis, and recommends manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products and/or processes.

• Provides support in the development, modification, and evaluation of manufacturing operations.

• Provides input to plans, process specifications and procedures, production aids and assembly fixtures, factory work standards development, and the like.

• Ensures successful completion of the assigned tasks within the budgeted time and cost constraints.

• Ensures that the quality policy and quality system is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization.

• Develop plans to evaluate process repeatability and stability through equipment qualification and process validation.

• Applies six sigma methodologies as appropriate.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Support formal reviews with suppliers, customers, and other functions within the organization.

• Report on projects and initiatives progress as required.

• Communicate effectively with all layers of the organization as required.

• Provide technical leadership and supports growth initiatives execution.

• Other duties as assigned

Candidate Profile

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the development, installation, testing, analysis, certification, and design of aerospace components is preferred.

• Experience in designing/analyzing components, assemblies, and tooling with high precision tolerances.

• Working knowledge of Mechanical and Electromechanical assemblies.

• Direct experience working with A&D product line.

• Experience in technical writing (work instructions, reports, etc.) with attention to detail for formatting, consistency, and thoroughness.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, assemblies, and drawings (Solid Works / Autodesk Inventor).

• Proficiency in MS Excel (formulas, lookup functions, etc.)

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reference manuals, engineering standards, and vendor component catalogues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with all operational disciplines.

• Knowledgeable in lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies.

• Electric Motor and Pneumatic/Hydraulic Valve assembly and test experience.

• Knowledge of visual programming languages a plus (LabVIEW, Simulink, etc.)

• Knowledge of Electromechanical components and PLC troubleshooting.

• Previous experience with aviation or medical equipment qualification processes is desirable.

• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean certification a plus.

• Experience in project management.

• Proficient in financial and statistical analysis.

• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Make good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to…