Technical Lead, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Technical Lead

Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

• Resolve highly complex technical issues and conduct research as required
• Recommend alterations to product development and design to improve quality of products, process or procedure to enhance production
• Provide the required direction and leadership to the team as necessary in order to create, develop and perfect manufacturing processes which are cost effective and conducive to ease of manufacture
• Provide oversight, input and direction to ensure that manufacturing process direction, tooling and design meet or exceed all internal program goals as well as all customer requirements
• Direct and monitor the technical activities of assigned Product and Process Engineers. Review and approve manufacturing processes as required
• Full responsibility for all new product technical requirements/issues including concurrent engineering interface with the customer to facilitate design/process changes which aid production and lower cost
• Conduct process improvements by leading Six Sigma projects, design of experiments and design review events for continuous improvement in manufacturing process efficiency driving reduction in product lead/cycle time to improve profitability
• Investigate and recommend machine tool and equipment needs to accomplish or improve the required manufacturing process capabilities or capacity.
• Identify related processing and manufacturing problems and identify/initiate corrective actions as required. Provide technical direction and leadership in recommending changes in design, specifications, drawings and procedures that will eliminate manufacturing problems and improve production rates while reducing scrap and rework related costs and lead time
• Visit suppliers to assure that the supplier manufacturing process meets or exceeds all internal and external requirements on delivery and quality
• Assure that the supplier manufacturing process will produce technical product in the required quantity in accordance with product delivery schedule
• Manage the customer relations to handle concurrent engineering required and communicate cost and delivery pertaining to the respective product
• Oversee and lead product and key characteristic audits as required by our customers
• Assist in training production staff as needed
• Evaluate, train and coach all Product Process Engineers while fostering a team environment
• Must support all EH&S requirements within the facility and improve ergonomics of associated tooling relative to process
• Lead investigations relating to customer quality concerns and product escapes
• Maintain awareness of technology improvements
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business unit need

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or manufacturing engineering
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace machining environment
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations

• Prior leadership experience
• Proficiency in CNC machining, programming, and set up.
• Knowledge of GD&T and aerospace standards.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software- preferably Siemens NX
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
• Excellent communication skills and project management skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills required
• Customer service skills with an established bias for action in a team environment required
• Proven awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions required
• Demonstrated ability to follow safety practices and recognize hazards required. Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Demonstrated ability to meet attendance standards as defined in company policies required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Engineering Software Programs
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma theories and practices
• Demonstrated understanding of product costing

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly…