Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics

Who we are:

ITI Engineering is an award-winning supplier of software, hardware, engineering services and products in the aerospace defense industry. ITI designs and manufactures specialized hardware and software products for aerospace and commercial customers in support of the world's leading fighter aircraft. We produce mission support devices, data transfer equipment, cryptographic data transfer systems, servers and firmware for components that are critical support system elements for several of the world’s leading fighter aircrafts.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• 100% paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents as of date of hire.
• 100% paid employee basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Quarterly company contributions to a Healthcare Savings Account
• Opportunity to participate in the 401k and company matching
• Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation Time

If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding position and the opportunity to join an innovative dynamic team, keep reading! As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at ITI, you will take a leadership role in the design and manufacturing of advanced military electronics and computing products including airborne data transfer, compute, and recording systems. You will provide the subject matter expertise for airborne manufacturing including an in-depth knowledge of processes, standards, and best-practices. You will be an integral part of our ITI team -- working closely with airborne products design team, ITI manufacturing organization, and ITI quality organization.

Responsibilities:

• Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.
• Determines the parts, equipment, and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals.
• Recognized as company-wide expert in manufacturing engineering.
• Leads high-impact initiatives such as factory modernization, process automation, or qualification of critical new technologies.
• Advises leadership on strategic manufacturing capability and capacity.
• Serves as technical liaison to customers.
• Provides mentorship across the organization, developing future talent.
• Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms.
• May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.
• Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge.
• Collaborate with quality teams to establish inspection processes and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and customer specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Work closely with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and testability of new products. Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Design for Testability (DFT).
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to select appropriate materials and components for manufacturing.
• Maintain detailed records of manufacturing processes, testing procedures, and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare and present reports on production metrics and improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or related field
• A combination of education and experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role may be substituted for a college degree.
• Typically, 10 + years of relevant work experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering in the avionics industry or a similarly regulated industry such as military electronics or automotive electronics
• Expertise in AS9145 or equivalent including ability to implement new compliant processes
• Expertise in DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA
• Expertise in Six Sigma methodologies
• Strategic thinking with ability to align manufacturing technology with business objectives.
• Skilled in presenting and advising executive leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to lead organizational training, knowledge transfer, and succession planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for influencing at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate industry trends and position the company for future capabilities.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methods.
• Regularly standing, walking and moving around the production floor. Occasionally lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. Dexterity to handle small tools. Close vision to inspect details on parts, ability to focus.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools.
• Experience with avionic systems and familiarity with related standards (e.g., ARP4761, MIL-STD-810)
• Proficiency in CAD software (Inventor preferred)
• U.S. citizen and can obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship Requirement: This position requires U.S. citizenship in accordance with applicable government contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).
• Experience in DO-178/DO-254.
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification requirements for avionics manufacturing.

This position is located at a facility that requires all selected candidates to be U.S. Citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders). ITI Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts pre-employment background checks and E-Verify employment authorization verification as part of the hiring process. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and federal regulations, employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen, and employees will be subject to ongoing, unannounced random drug and alcohol testing.