Avio Aero · 1 day ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expAvio Aero, a GE Aerospace Company, is a leading manufacturer in the global Aerospace industry. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead mechanical engineering guidance, develop manufacturing methods, and drive process improvements while ensuring alignment with production needs and business strategy.
AerospaceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide mechanical engineering guidance to product design, manufacturing process, and capital equipment development
Act as the technical lead for the Operations group on new product introductions
Ensure design and process meet the needs of Production and the overall business strategy
Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and create process routings
Design and build / procure necessary tooling and finishing within budget(s)
Support equipment upgrades from purchase through installation
Conduct Cost-Benefit Analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment
Drive safety projects and ensure processes contribute to a safe work environment
Own all aspects of designing and implementing capable manufacturing processes for both Northstar and suppliers
Take ownership of Production, Assembly, Tooling, and Test & Calibration where required
Identify and reduce sources of labor efficiency variations and product quality issues caused by process variation
Lead high-impact process and quality improvement projects to reduce defects and increase productivity
Guide and partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Technology, Sourcing, Manufacturing, vendors, etc.) to solve product / process issues impacting product or delivery performance
Utilize Lean manufacturing principles and participate in action workouts to improve process capability, reduce overall costs, and increase capacity
Follow Lean principles to define critical requirements, design processes, and lead design team to define manufacturing specifications, complete process qualification, and demonstrate required capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and/or Mechanical Engineering
Preferred
10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, ideally within the Aerospace industry
5+ years of experience in high precision machining, ideally within new product or 'launch' environments
Strong project management skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
Ability to work independently and exercise sound, independent judgment on matters of importance to Northstar's operations
Ability to work as part of a team with little or no supervision
Experience with Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA)
Experience leading Lean and/or Continuous Improvement initiatives
Strong manufacturing process knowledge and mechanical / electronics design experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Employee Service Awards (service and recognition)
Performance Bonus
Company
Avio Aero
Avio Aero is a GE Aviation business which designs, manufactures and maintains components and systems for civil and military aviation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-12-21Acquired
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