Manufacturing Engineer

　　Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

　　Description

　　JOB SUMMARY:

　　To analyze product designs of parts and assemblies to determine the manufacturability of components, assemblies, and tooling and/or provides technical guidance in the solution of manufacturing customer related difficulties or improvements. Conducts methods and systems studies to improve effectiveness in manufacturing support areas. Researches, improves and cost justifies manufacturing techniques, processes, and procedures to reduce costs while maintaining schedules and improving the product.

　　JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　I.Collaborates with Engineering on desired production tooling and build-plan methodology and gives input/feedback on associated design criteria; analyzes engineering design to determine manufacturability of components and assemblies

　　II.Determines manufacturing processes, tooling methodology, discrete manufacturing operations and associated time standards to be used to produce new parts/assemblies from detail component fabrication thru job-level installation; authors and maintains process plans for shop floor methods/work instructions

　　III.Develops learning curve and actual hour projections for new program production incorporation; analyzes actual performance and makes necessary process improvement recommendations

　　IV.Creates Manufacturing BillMaterial (MBOM) to break engineering product structure into logical manufacturing methodology and sequence to enable MRP processes for order release, scheduling, and purchased component sourcing activities

　　V.Provides technical guidance to initiate and drive Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) on production issues related to engineering design, material, tooling, specifications, and processes

　　VI.Analyzes/Interprets engineering drawing, manufacturing operation sequence, tooling function, and process specifications and issues engineering change requests (ECR) to improve or eliminate manufacturing issues in sustaining production operations

　　VII.Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding production facility arrangements for improvements to production capacity, manufacturing flow, new model incorporation, and strategic work transitions; maintains current production area layouts and equipment locations per defined process standards

　　VIII.Works with cross-functional personnel to analyze and solve production flow issues stemming from sequence of work, balance of tasks, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training

　　IX.Identifies, justifies, and implements new technology and manufacturing techniques to improve safety/ergonomics, reduce manufacturing cost (labor, material, inventory, scrap), and improve product/process quality

　　X.Gathers, analyzes, and summarizes production process data for their use in valuing and prioritizing process continuous improvement opportunities; utilizes Lean/CI methodologies to lead, implement, and track improvements and to conduct check and adjust activities to verify sustainment

　　Qualifications

　　EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

　　Bachelor’s degree required in:

　　Manufacturing Engineering

　　Industrial Engineering

　　Systems Engineering

　　Manufacturing Engineering Technology

　　orelated field

　　QUALIFICATONS:

　　Experience in machining discipline and machine shop standards processes is preferred

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Collaborates and easily gets along in team-based environments

　　Strong mechanical aptitude

　　Excellent organizational skills

　　Computer Proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.)

　　Kansas Tax Credit:

　　Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

　　EEO Statement

　　Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

　　Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita

　　Job Function: Manufacturing

　　Schedule: Full-time

　　Job Level: Individual Contributor

　　Job Type: Standard

　　Shift: First Shift

　　Job Posting: 01/16/2024, 7:26:41 AM

　　Req ID: 319557