Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer

Summary:

Reporting to the Surface Finish Senior Engineering Manager and/or Plating Line Leader.  As an Advanced Process Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for  individual processing.

Line’s Performance as detailed below:

• Oversee & Operate new plating line process
• Monitor plating processes
• Monitor plating processes
• Responsible for all engineering documentation (creation to modification)
• Responsible to improve any processes on the line

Shift: Mon-Thurs 4x10 (6am-4pm)

Primary Responsibilities:

Engineering

• Oversees / preparation of Technique Sheets, ability to interpret customer specifications and translate to internal Technical Documentation such as Technique Sheets, Standard Operating Procedure & Test Method
• Oversees the following Standard work to ensure accuracy and compliance to company policy and industry standards CLP’s, SOP’s, tool designs, MPS's, APS’s, SAP routings, control plans, rework schemes and process readiness
• Support customer new program launch with specification gap review and ENG Methods implementations

Safety

• Lead a culture that Drives safe work practices and adherence to company policies and procedures including
• Evaluating and developing standard work instructions
• Conduct monthly safety audits on the process lines – document finding on Tier 1 information Board
• Adhere to all company and process specified PPE

Quality

• Provide shop floor support and resolve quality issues (non-conformances) by providing
• assistance in defining and eliminating 'root' cause (RCCA Process)
• Ensure departmental compliance to quality procedures
• Track metrics that are identified for success criteria. [ FPY, efficiency, RO
• Oversees MPC [ Monthly Process Controls] with 100% OTD & 100% FPY

On time delivery

• Investigate opportunities and initiate actions to improve first pass yield in support of On Time Delivery
• Confer with other supervisors and Production Control to coordinate activities to adhere to production schedules
• Drive and execute activities resulting from Linkage and Flow, balancing the load and capacity for your team’s parts through the primary and contingency work centers.

Continuous Improvement

• Plan and prove out manufacturing methods utilizing C.I. tools; maintain continuous process improvement to reduce cost, improve quality and increase throughput for new and existing methods

Cost

• Support Expense budget development process and monitor performance to plan Capital
• Support Capital budget development process and monitor performance to plan
• Research and recommend new technology to improve process capability, performance, and lower overall cost

Tooling

• Oversees tooling performance as per design and customer drawing requirement, maintain preventative maintenance processes on critical tooling
• Design fixtures, gages, and tooling per customer & process requests
• Ensure all designs are high in quality and accuracy
• Assist staff in project development and investigations related to tooling issues
• Utilize CAD software, specifically Catia to prepare tooling designs and blueprints
• Interact directly with customers on design changes or specifications to ensure effective product design and implementation

Equipment

• Oversees all Operator Preventative Maintenance active and Participate in TPM Events

Chemicals

• Oversees all Tank Preventative Maintenance as defined by the Chem Lab
• Ensure all chemical additions are made as identified by the Chem Lab

Learning and Development

• Support & Participate in all companywide learning and training initiatives
• Providing training to all operators operating the new line using OJT and ENG Documentations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and five years of relevant, technical experience in a machining environment, or an Advanced degree in an Engineering discipline and minimum three years of relevant, technical experience. In the absence of degree, 9 years of relevant machining and technical experience.

• Strong ability to read, and interpret Engineering Drawings, models, technical procedures, and governmental regulations is required

• LEAN / Continuous Improvement experience / LP Certification would be considered an asset.

• Successful candidate must meet requirements under ITAR and CCGP Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement: Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The high-quality products we design, test and produce in our Mechanical Systems help millions of passengers reach their destinations safely – every day! From landing systems and actuation to propellers, flight controls and hoist and winch – the products we manufacture work together behind the scenes to enhance the overall flight experience. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Collins Aerospace Systems is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during all aspects of the selection process.