Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer 1 will support the shop floor with the manufacturing process. They will help deliver business results while collaborating with the technicians and leadership. They will create standard instructions and processes to meet top quality levels and standard work instructions and work routines.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
- Attends required project kickoff meeting(s), as required by program management for all projects assigned
- Responsible for ordering, maintaining, and replenishing tooling, fixturing, and gauging
- Responsible for developing and revising product work instructions (Manufacturing and Assembly Process Sheets)
- Responsible for developing and editing routing sheet and process (production traveler)
- Determine safe manufacturing processes that produce a quality product in the most efficient method possible
- Pursue continuous improvement efforts across the shop to improve quality and reduce lead times and cost
- Plan and document process activities related to new product and process integration
- Explain technical information to the manufacturing team
- Execute manufacturing related quality and lean activities
- Assist supervisors and production support in resolving manufacturing problems to drive root cause and corrective action
- Process non-conformance reports while keeping all affected departments informed
- Suggest Engineering Change Order Requests to correct errant engineering data or improve the overall manufacturability of the product
- Document and record quality records related to statistical control
- Other Duties as assigned
Additional Job Requirements
- Regular scheduled attendance
- Work to be both office and shop environment
- Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 0%
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method's policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No direct supervision of employees
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Education & Experience
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with one or more years related experience and/or training preferably in an aerospace environment.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college preferred
- Experience in aerospace environment preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints for writing manufacturing procedures for shop use
- Background and knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
- LEAN Manufacturing, LEAN Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience is preferred
- Internal Auditor experience preferred
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
- Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
- Ability to set priorities
- Ability to perform in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment
- Previous experience in Production Control preferred
- Excellent organizational skills detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer Skills
- Able to use multiple data bases to track projects
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to learn and utilize the company's ERP and MRP systems
- Knowledge of CAD software preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Knowledge of ISO / Quality procedures
- Direct experience with machining or assembly processes with an aptitude to learn from experience preferred
Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.