Cherokee Federal · 3 days ago
Process Development Engineer II
Cherokee Federal is a company providing support and solutions to federal and commercial customers. They are seeking a Process Development Engineer II to develop efficient manufacturing processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness.
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Responsibilities
Develop Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI)
Create routings and BOMS in an ERP & MES system
Ensures drawings, specifications, work instructions and test processes meets customer & company requirements
Interacts with customers to obtain and provide technical information
Create reports and status project updates
Create labor standard hours/Time-Standards
Interpret engineering and technical information
Designs wire harness build board and coordination of test requirements
Creates and maintains new design data
Supports implementation/evolution of ERS, DPD and MBD
Supports Engineering & Manufacturing technology roadmap
Research and review specifications for RFQs (Request for Quotes)
Performs tooling reviews and capability analysis
Develops, reviews, and approves quoted bill of materials & cost analysis
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial) and at least 4-7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced knowledge, skills and understanding of the principles and practice of engineering
Experience and understanding of all applicable electrical & energy codes, i.e. NFPA70E, NEC, NEMA, IEEE, LEED, etc
Able to identify and resolve pre-production issues systematically
Experience with AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS or Catia software to interpret model-based definition
Experience with wire harness 2D and 3D design, wire harness installation drawings, and build board creation, wiring diagrams
General wire harness analysis, testing and qualification experience
Wire harness component selection and qualification experience
Knowledge of aerospace specifications and experience executing DoD contracts
Capability to solve complex design problems with minimal supervision
Strong ability to work with teams with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding full-production environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems
Excellent written and communication skills
Strong sense of personal accountability and drive to succeed
PLM experience/Creation and Maintenance
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Preferred
Experience and understanding of all applicable electrical & energy codes, i.e. NFPA70E, NEC, NEMA, IEEE, LEED, etc. is a definite plus
Fiber Optics assembly/development experience a definite plus
Lean Manufacturing & Visual Factory experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Company
Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
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