Lead Machining Process Engineer

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.

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.

• 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)

• 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

• 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

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the…