Young & Franklin Tactair · 14 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace Assembly & Test
Liverpool, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expTACTAIR FLUID CONTROLS INC specializes in designing and manufacturing hydraulic and pneumatic controls for the aerospace and energy markets. The Manufacturing Engineer will develop and maintain manufacturing processes, drive productivity initiatives, and support assembly and test areas to improve efficiency and cost savings.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Maximize Productivity
Continuously drive the development and implementation of productivity projects supporting the strategic direction of the business unit
Contribute to the productivity project funnel to achieve annual goals, report progress to team members and management
Drive $400,000 of cost savings a year
Lead the team to develop and track relevant operations metrics with the goal of continuous improvement
Process Automation
Utilize LabVIEW, PLC programming, robotics and emerging automation technology to develop automated and semi-automated processes for the assembly and test of aerospace products
Collaborate with Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to develop tooling and fixtures in support of improved process efficiency
Support New Business efforts
Work with Purchasing and Design Engineering to provide cost estimates and advise on manufacturability for new business opportunities
Work with Design Engineering to develop and review Acceptance Test Procedures for new business programs
Support Ongoing Production
Develop and document methods and processes for manufactured parts and assemblies through routings, operation sketches, tool sheets, set-up information, and assembly instructions
Using lean strategies and methodologies, improve upon inefficient processes, eliminate single point failure areas, and implement process automation initiatives
Work with the Supply Chain and Operations teams to influence site strategy, planning, and execution
CNC tooling and fixture design, assembly, and test fixture design
Day to day support for production operations
Qualification
Required
This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technical discipline and 5+ years' experience
Proficient with CAD Software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
Experience in robust fixture and tooling design
Proficient in programming (LabView preferred)
Lean Six Sigma project experience
Continuous Improvement
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Automation
Product Assembly (hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, and pneumatic components preferred)
Hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, and pneumatic valve testing
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Technical Writing (Work Instructions, Policies and Procedures)
Good interpersonal communication skills and team player, ability to direct the work of others
Ability to promote and maintain manufacturing process standardization
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Preferred
Autodesk Inventor
LabView
Product Assembly (hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, and pneumatic components)
Technical Writing (Work Instructions, Policies and Procedures)
Company
Young & Franklin Tactair
Young & Franklin Tactair is a US manufacturer of precision, high quality valves & actuators for the industrial gas turbine market, and an AS9100 Rev.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase