Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Aircraft - Relocation Assistance!

What you will be doing:

• Manage Manufacturing Engineering Aircraft Assembly
• Work closely with Production Management to identify process improvements
• Eliminate shortages by improving manufacturing processes
• Analyze production operations to support improved efficiency, quality and schedule performance
• Act as liaison between design and manufacturing departments
• Troubleshoot material and manufacturing problems
• Optimize work sequencing and workflow through machines/work centers
• Conceptualize tooling and fabrication designs
• Develop and issue Manufacturing Engineering policies and procedures
• 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 necessary
• Interface with machine operators, middle and upper management, and vendors.
• Promote and apply Lean Tools (5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis); monitor effectiveness
• Participate and facilitate Kaizen events and train others on how to facilitate them.
• Measure Lean implementations results
• Train and coach plant staff in Lean tools and implementation
• Direct supervisory responsibilities for Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Team

What you need to qualify:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Avionics, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 7+ years’ engineering experience, preferably in aircraft manufacturing
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Machining, Sheet Metal fabrication and special processes
• Expertise in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Unigraphics II, Microsoft Project and Office

DISCLAIMER: The compensation range represents a good faith estimate of what our client may pay for the position at the time of posting. Our client may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.