Lead Machining Process Engineer Job Asheville North Carolina USA,Engineering

Job Description Summary

Process Engineering position associated with the manufacturing processes of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) parts for aircraft engines in a production environment. Will focus on improvements and shop floor support for a product line in an assigned area. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role will have autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures.

Self-directed judgment and drive will be required.

Key Responsibilities

Perform related tasks for Tollgate, MRL & PRR NPI development.
Plan, support and execute APQP requirements
Create, propose & control cost (budgets)
Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment during trials, etc
Improve all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost
Lead improvements from concept to completion & assure sustainment
Drive & lead/cycle time improvements
Lead & support Low Rate and Full Rate Production
Design & implement necessary equipment, tooling & fixtures for manufacturing development and process improvements
Create, maintain & adhere to schedules to achieve business metrics/targets
Apply in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline
Participate & Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action activity related to concerns that arise during the manufacturing process
Listen to the voice on the floor, understand the problem and implement effective countermeasures & assure sustainability
DFM proposals to Design Engineering with supporting data, proposing solutions and see implemented
Manage projects related to manufacturing process enhancement
Hands on problem solving & investigation
Continuous improvement mind set
Work closely with shop floor personnel
Use judgment and ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.
May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
To be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills.
Perform root cause and corrective action of product & process failures and defects
Collaborate with design engineering, operations, and quality to improve manufacturability and resolve issues
Limited remote working conditions
Limited travel (equipment run off, supplier visits)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience)
Minimum of 3 years of CNC machining/programming experience with Production Processes and Equipment

Desired Characteristics

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience) in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology.
7~10 years of CNC machining/programming experience with Production Processes and Equipment
Equipment procurement/maturation experience (scope creation thru installation sustainment period)
Proven root cause & corrective action experience
Proven process improvement history
CAD/CAM CNC programming experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to document, plan and execute improvement activities
Automotive manufacturing experience
Cp/cpk/SPC experience
Data driven decision making
High ownership skills with ability to work with limited supervision
Challenge the status quo
Grinding experience

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