Manufacturing Process Development Engineer
Company: ecocareers
Location: Buda
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
SUMMARY: As AirBorn grows toward our ambitious objectives,
current manufacturing methods are no longer sufficient. Strategic
improvements in operational cost and efficiency through process
flow, tool design, factory automation, connecting our front-line
operations with the timely information needed to reliably and
successfully complete their tasks, and efficiently gathering,
reporting and analyzing operational information is required. As
part of an Advanced Manufacturing and Technology team, and working
closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers, the
Manufacturing Process Development Engineer will equip the workforce
with characterized, optimized and qualified processes that are
efficient, repeatable, reliable, and create flow. This role will
define and oversee strategic automation solutions and process
designs in both existing products and new product development, as
individual workstations or entire production lines, while also
working closely with Digital Manufacturing Engineering to enable
data intelligence gathering and delivery as part of an Industry 4.0
future.The successful candidate has a proven track record of
problem solving, innovation, working well in a multi-functional
team environment, being detail oriented, managing multiple complex
projects simultaneously, and ensuring that timeline landmark
commitments are achieved while maintaining Safety, Quality, Cost,
and Performance targets for efficiency savings and value.ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may
be assigned.
- Ideate, lead, coordinate and oversee automation and process
improvement projects, ensuring cost and quality expectations are
met. Projects could be launched at any site within AirBorn
- Provide Design for Manufacturability and Assembly reviews on
new product designs
- Solve for complex manufacturing problems in a low volume, high
mix environment
- Manage execution of assigned projects in a manner that drives
through challenges to deliver on commitments
- Communicate clearly in verbal, written, and graphical
formats
- Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and run large-scale
programs
- Assist in the development and management of detailed
operational improvement and innovation roadmaps at the enterprise,
site, and project levels, aligning with AirBorn's strategic
plans
- Provide regular progress reports on activities
- Coach and develop sustaining manufacturing engineers and
technicians
- Conduct detailed, on-site vendor assessments and audits
- Complete detailed, documented process designs and
qualifications through APQP tools such as Process FMEA, DFM/A,
Control Planning, Process Capability Studies
- Provide input to defining and developing centers of excellence
in various competency tracks
- Develop and implement various cost savings and quality
improvement projects
- Utilize PTC Creo to design various tools, jigs and
fixtures
- Effectively communicate with operations and technical
leadership on proposals and active projects.
- Apply Six Sigma methods in validating equipment and providing
process controls that ensure quality and performance requirements
are met
- Conduct detailed, on-site, vendor assessments and audits
- Interface with customers and organizational bodies as a
Manufacturing Engineering representative KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES Requires the knowledge typically acquired through:
- Completion of a Bachelor' s degree from a four year college or
university,
- 5+ years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
- Proven experience and accomplishments in solving problems and
delivering innovative solutions in a manufacturing environment,
especially low-volume, high-mix
- Ability to work well in a multi-functional team environment,
detail oriented, manage multiple complex projects simultaneously,
and ensure that timeline landmark commitments are achieved while
maintaining Safety, Quality, Cost, and Performance targets for
efficiency savings and value
- 3D CAD design experience (PTC Creo preferred)
- LEAN Methodologies
- Practical experience working with robotics, vision systems,
PLCs and sensors
- Experience in controls engineering and Industry 4.0 techniques
a plus
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and
technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to write articles for publication that conform to
prescribed style and format and effectively present information to
top management
- Practical statistical methods. Six Sigma training or
certification a plus
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and
draw valid conclusions
- Effective verbal and communications skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools[Equal Opportunity
Employer - Disability/Vet]ITAR COMPLIANCE This position requires
access to or use of information which is subject to the federal
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants
for this position must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR.
ITAR defines "U.S. Person" as U.S. citizen, lawful permanent
resident of the U.S., person admitted as a refugee to the U.S.,
person granted asylum in the U.S., or person granted the status of
alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence to the U.S. under 8
U.S.C. -1160(a) (for special agricultural workers) or 8 U.S.C.
-1255(a)(1) (an amnesty program).
Keywords: ecocareers, Austin , Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Engineering , Buda, Texas
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