Piper Aircraft

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Piper Aircraft$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Avionics, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in aircraft manufacturing
  • Proficiency in CAD and Unigraphics II
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project and Office programs
  • Experience with measuring tools like calipers and micrometers

Responsibilities

  • Research and purchase capital equipment
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues
  • Optimize workflow and work sequencing
  • Coordinate outsourcing of parts
  • Develop and issue manufacturing engineering policies
  • Promote Lean Tools and monitor their effectiveness
  • Train plant staff in Lean tools and methodology

Benefits

  • Full-time position
  • Opportunity to participate in training and development programs
  • Involvement in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work in diverse environments including office and manufacturing settings
  • Potential for collaboration across multiple departments
Full Job Description
Job Description
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform problem solving processes and design functions for all areas of manufacturing. Research equipment purchasing and interface with vendors. Act as liaison between design and manufacturing related departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Research, justify, select, and purchase capital equipment and/or processes.
• Learn to operate capital equipment purchased.
• Troubleshoot material and manufacturing problems.
• Optimize work sequencing and workflow through machines/work centers.
• Determine "make versus buy" decisions changing production methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate outsourcing of parts.
• Conceptualize tooling and fabrication designs.
• Develop and issue Manufacturing Engineering policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of latest technologies in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Provide budgeting information and project updates/status to management.
• Utilize computer aided design (CAD) for layouts and line flow.
• Coordinate implementation of approved facility changes with Manufacturing, Facilities, Production Control, Quality Assurance, and Management.
• Conduct workflow, capacity, quantitative, and throughput analyses.
• Conduct cost analysis as required.
• Prepare and maintain various charts.
• Interface with machine operators, middle and upper management, and vendors.
• Promote and apply Lean Tools (5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis); monitor effectiveness.
• Participate and/or Facilitate Kaizen events and train others on how to facilitate them.
• Measure Lean implementations results.
• Execute and promote problem solving to all levels of the organization.
• Train and coach plant staff in Lean tools and implementation.
• Perform other related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Avionics, or Manufacturing Engineering and seven years' engineering experience, preferably in aircraft manufacturing. Computer aided drafting (CAD), Unigraphics II, Microsoft Project and Office computer program literacy, and experience using calipers, micrometers, and measuring equipment are required to perform the duties of this position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting and/or moving light to moderately heavy weight material.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the 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 frequently exposed to an office environment and to a manufacturing environment with elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.

Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company's need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

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About Piper Aircraft

Piper Aircraft is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, including single-engine and twin-engine planes. The company was founded in 1927 and has a long history of producing high-quality aircraft for both personal and commercial use. Piper Aircraft is committed to innovation and has developed a number of advanced technologies to improve the safety and performance of its planes. The company has a global presence and sells its products in more than 130 countries around the world.
Learn more about Piper Aircraft
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1937

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