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Ztek Consulting · 7 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Kinston, NC

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$60/hr - $65/hr

Ztek Consulting is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and improve overall business efficiency. The role involves developing innovative solutions, managing changes throughout the product lifecycle, and collaborating with various teams to enhance manufacturing and assembly strategies.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Aziz Quadri

Responsibilities

Develop and implement innovative, cost-effective solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and improve overall business efficiency

Provide strong project support by influencing key decisions and facilitating effective communication with internal stakeholders

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting the manufacturing process

Ensure proper configuration control of products and manage changes throughout the product lifecycle

Incorporate and implement engineering design changes into manufacturing operations

Create and manage Conditions of Supply (COS) documentation

Oversee structural and systems installation activities, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements

Respond to and resolve technical queries from various departments and stakeholders

Review, sign, and approve engineering design changes within scope of responsibility

Synthesize complex technical scenarios and present clear, concise updates to multiple levels of management

Interpret, verify, and validate engineering drawings and documentation

Develop and define manufacturing and assembly strategies for aircraft components

Specify and validate tools and equipment required to ensure geometric tolerances and process efficiency

Collaborate closely with engineering, materials logistics, quality, and production teams to implement strategy changes effectively

Proactively identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and assembly strategies, contributing to R&D projects as needed

Perform workbook updates, corrections, and initiate tool orders

Support and sustain aircraft integration and testing during assembly, incorporating input from the multifunctional team (MFT)

Promote continuous process improvement through metrics like Station Time Variance (STV) and standard line balancing

Standardize manufacturing operations, including developing and maintaining Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs)

Analyze and optimize production processes to minimize inefficiencies and enhance product and personnel safety

Manage configuration control and ensure accurate documentation throughout production

Integrate the Manufacturing Dossier with relevant technical data, including quality control, maintenance, safety, and tooling requirements

Provide troubleshooting support during ground testing, flight line operations, and customer acceptance phases

Define product key characteristics and address repetitive production issues through root cause analysis

Actively support the MFT, collaborating with production, quality, and engineering to resolve issues

Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on hands-on manufacturing engineering expertise

Analyze the industrial impact of engineering modifications and ensure readiness for implementation

Work in concurrence with the Design Office to ensure manufacturability and smooth industrialization

Prioritize tasks and initiatives aligned with organizational goals and production objectives

Promote a customer focused mindset and act as a change leader within the manufacturing organization

Lead continuous improvement efforts and contribute to solving cross functional problems

Qualification

Manufacturing process optimizationEngineering design changesConfiguration control managementRisk assessmentMitigationTechnical documentation managementProject supportContinuous improvementCollaboration with stakeholdersTroubleshooting support

Required