Required Skills & Experience
- A minimum of a four-year degree in an Engineering discipline
- 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in an Aerospace or similar manufacturing environment
- High comfort level with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, Microsoft Dynamics 365, etc.)
- Ability to interpret and create Engineering drawings per AS4296 and ASME Y14.5M-2009
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- A thorough understanding of manufacturing processes; including CNC technologies, forming/forging processes, painting/coating processes, ERP system interactions, and chemical surface-treatments
- A track-record of successful high-impact projects, including new equipment installations, Lean/Six-Sigma projects, Kaizens, and RCCAs
- Extensive project management and team management experience
- Elevated skill level with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Visio/Process Flow Diagrams, and MS Project
- Experience with Engineering modeling and drawing software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, ProE, or similar
- Proficient in speaking Spanish Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Job Description
Position Summary:
This is a projects-centered role focused on process improvement in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing environment. Many types of manufacturing exist at PCC Fluid Fittings; core amongst these are machining, forging, painting, assembly, and heat treatment. Competencies required of the candidate include good critical and out-of-the-box thinking abilities, a hands-on approach to problems and processes, good attention to detail, quick learning, and the employment of excellent time management practices.
In this role, the candidate should expect to lead significant capital, lean/six-sigma, and process improvement projects. This includes managing the project’s budget, developing and driving action items necessary to achieve the project’s goals, coordinating necessary resources (both internal and external), and taking lead on all other aspects of the project. Lastly, the candidate must be able to effectively report on their project(s) status and financial impact to management team.
Day to day:
- Lead and mentor junior Manufacturing Engineers on projects, problem-solving, and professional development.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, quality, and safety using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
- Manage and execute capital equipment, process improvement, and operational projects from planning through implementation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, supervisors, programmers, and shop-floor personnel to improve manufacturing processes.
- Maintain manufacturing documentation and systems, including BOMs, routings, CNC programs, work instructions, SOPs, tooling, fixtures, and SPC processes.
- Support quality investigations, corrective actions, new product introductions, and ERP setup to ensure efficient and manufacturable production processes.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, provide project status updates to leadership, and serve as a manufacturing subject matter expert for management.