Project Engineer I
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We are a dynamic aerospace manufacturing company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for our customers. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, security, and efficiency in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer. The Project Engineer I is a key manufacturing role responsible for researching, designing, implementing and testing the manufacturing process of key parts and assemblies. Requires technical knowledge of machining processes, a strong understanding of the drivers of manufacturing profitability, a willingness to attempt new processes, good communication skills, and a continuous product improvement mindset.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work from prints/models to develop CNC milling or turning processes.
- Create documentation to support the machining process including set-up sheets and inspection plans.
- Optimize processes for stability and equipment utilization.
- Document set-up sheets, work instructions and tool lists.
- Debug and troubleshoot set ups, programs, tooling and process issues.
- Work on special projects to improve processes, tooling as well as drive zero-setup direction.
- Work with cross-functional teams of operations, automation engineers, CNC programmers, and manufacturing engineers.
- Implement process improvements, troubleshoot process problems, driving to root cause and develop corrective actions.
- Execute process improvement plans using a variety of Quality & Continuous Process Improvement tools, including, but not limited to, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, SPC, and engineering studies.
- Leading Kaizen events to reach clearly set targets with high performing team engagement.
- Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Key Roles
- Create and/or update manufacturing processes for stability and equipment utilization
- Utilize in-house expertise to assist with manufacturing optimization
- Document new processes and changes for repeatable manufacturability
- Analyze processes to identify and reduce waste