Manufacturing Engineer - Producibility Improvement

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

In support of our customer s drive for continual Process Improvement, by evaluating and eliminating manufacturing non-conformances and related issues such as customer complaints, producibility limitations, and production delays, through the formal identification of root causes as well as the implementation of robust preventative and effective corrective actions.

Principle Roles & Responsibilities

Conducting 'Data Mining' and analyzing Non-Conformance issues

Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities within the plant to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance (e.g. DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why)

Leading and performing Process Capability Studies and Measurement system analysis

Conducting PFMEA and implementing the necessary Control Plans

Support Cost Engineering with Cost Analysis- Material and Production Cost

Participate in cross-functional Corrective Action Board meetings and provide support to the customer s Design, Manufacturing & Purchasing Functions & Engine Project Teams

The creation of How To's, Work Instructions, SOP s, Technical instruction and other inspection planning documents

Monitoring and controlling the implementation of improvement actions and reporting effectiveness, in terms of Quality Cost and Delivery

Work Experience

Comprehensive knowledge of different manufacturing processes (primarily metals)

Fully conversant reading Engineering & Manufacturing Drawings

Expert in interpreting the GD&T (standards ASME Y 14.5, JES 161)

Knowledge in Measurements system analysis (MSA)

Hands on experience in using all types of Measuring & Testing equipment, both contact - non-contact, analog & digital

Expert in Root Cause Analysis, implementation and other problem-solving techniques / tools

Knowledge of NDT and special process techniques

Working knowledge of Non-Conformance management, containment procedures and traceability techniques

Awareness of aerospace/auto quality requirements (AS9100, OSHAS, TS 16949, various ISO)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Focus

Problem Solving Ability

Logical Thinking

Good Communication in English (oral & written)

Team Player

Self-Motivated & a Self-Starter

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate in a Mechanical / Manufacturing Degree or equivalent work experience

Should have background on Quality Management Systems

Green Belt+ certification in any Quality initiative would be added advantage

Minimum 8+ years relatable Manufacturing Engineering experience

IT SYSTEMS & SOTWARE SKILLS

MS Office tools: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project.

CAD Software: NX or equivalent

Analysis tools: Minitab14 and above

Product Lifecycle Management: Teamcenter / Solumina / Windchill

ADDITIONAL NON-MANDATORY SKILLS

Good understanding of Aerospace Manufacturing Environment

DESIRED PROFILE

Willing to travel to the Customer (Middletown, CT) - 50% and/or Customer s Suppliers (Domestic/Global) - 50% Dom/Int travel

Proactive approach to work in a fast-paced environment

Self-Motivated