Hours: Weekend shift - Thursday - Sunday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Staff Level
About Cirrus Aircraft: Cirrus Aircraft leads the way in aviation innovation, crafting safe and high-performance aircraft. Our mission is to deliver the best aviation experience, blending quality, safety, and innovation. Join us and be part of redefining the future of flight.
Job Summary: As a Manufacturing Engineer at Cirrus Aircraft, youll play a vital role in enhancing our manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and driving efficiency. Youll troubleshoot production issues, coordinate product launches, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. This role is based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, our main sub-assembly composite facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop efficient manufacturing processes based on product requirements, conducting research, and validating methods.
- Design and test tools, machinery, and equipment to support manufacturing methods.
- Coordinate the launch of new products, establishing processes and providing support to manufacturing teams.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Collaborate with vendors and operators to evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Implement quality control procedures to enhance product reliability and minimize costs.
- Maintain equipment operational efficiency through maintenance and repair coordination.
- Provide expertise in design-for-manufacturing and process capability to support future product designs.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, and management to ensure project alignment and success.
- Offer technical support for incident investigation and corrective action processes.
- Conduct training for production and support staff, implementing standard operating procedures.
- Mentor other engineers and technicians in best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent field.
- 10 years in Manufacturing Environment
- Proficiency in engineering principles and practical application.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to root cause analysis.
- Project management skills to drive projects to completion effectively.
- Excellent communication skills for conveying complex concepts.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and cost optimization.
- Familiarity with CAD software, ERP, and MES systems preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional Information: This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development and career progression. Cirrus Aircraft is committed to providing a drug-free work environment and promoting equal employment opportunities.
Cirrus Aircrafts Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the worlds first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed sixteen million hours and over 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com.
Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilots license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
