Guadalajara, Mexico
Full Time
TADRA
Experienced
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Under general supervision and reporting to the Senior Director of Quality Operations, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that delivered products are consistent with engineering drawings, specifications, aerospace regulations and customer requirements. The ME will provide engineering support for all aspects of product realization from design controls to build, test and delivery while working collaboratively with all relevant functions of the organization. The ME will work with the operating business to enable zero defect projects utilizing superior engineering and problem-solving skills. The ME will support robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to both materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Evaluation and improvement of work instructions against required standards.
Familiar with technical procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering and manufacturing related documents
Support resolution of fabrication issues as they arise. Participate in PFMEA creation and review; support gauge studies, evaluate process capability and process control plans.
Support failure investigations and complaint resolution for escapes, drive issues to root cause and implement corrective actions.
Provides support to manufacturing to ensure product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design.
Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts as required and is responsible for developing manufacturing processes and demonstrating those processes are fully capable of meeting critical requirements.
Complete statistical analysis of inspection data to determine process capability.
Responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production.
Utilize root cause analysis, preventative, and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
Support the implementation of tooling and production planning, from original concept through to production.
Delivers measurable, metrics driven results for the projects to which they are assigned
Support Engineering and participate in planning and reviews associated with product testing as required.
Participates in the APQP/PPAP process for new product
Develops and maintains procedures and processes that support core machine technologies.
Reside onsite at customer location for extended period
Evaluate and support disposition of non-conforming material and customer returns
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
**Knowledge of**:
MS Office
AS9100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA), FMEA, Key Characteristics, Gage R&R, etc.
**Skills**:
Strong verbal, written and communication skills
Project management, time management, problem solving and organization
Fluent English - reading and writing is required
Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
**Ability to**:
Deliver Quality management support in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Strong customer support and relationship building skills
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Fluent English - reading and writing is required
Pass pre-hire background check including DMV and credit screening
Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5+ years or more of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering roles, production, or operations management; Aerospace component structures (metallics and/or composites) experience preferred.
Practical experience of Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Lean, DMAIC, PPAP) and tools (e.g., ANOVA, SPC, Capability Analysis, DOE, MSA, and FMEA)
Familiar with AS9100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA), FMEA, Key Characteristics, Gage R&R, etc.
US or local Citizenship required
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
US or International citizenship or permanent residence status required depending on work location.
Fluent English - reading and writing is required
Pass pre-hire background check including DMV and credit screening
Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening
**Supervision Received**:
The work is performed under general supervision
**Supervision Exercised**:
None
WORKING CONDITIONS
**Productivity**: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with mínimal direction.
**Mobility**: Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
**Vision**: Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, a