Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Reference #: 2576
Manages, selects, and develops inter-disciplinary engineering teams that prepare and maintain the production documentation in compliance with Design Requirements, Quality Manual and Regulatory Authorities. Selects, cultivates, trains, and supervises engineering leads/ supervisor and key staff. Oversees and approves key aircraft manufacturing engineering projects, processes, and performance reports to optimize the manufacturing engineering department output. Review program management proposals/changes and develop plans to meet requirements for delivery w.r.t manufacturing engineering constraints and design data availability. Plans and formulates aspects of manufacturing engineering proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements. Manage development of manufacturing engineering procedures, departmental policies and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Evaluate Cost vs. Benefit analysis of manufacturing engineering project proposals and provide direction/ vision for short-term long-terms goals. Approve and submit proposals considered feasible to senior management. Drive development of methods/ controls to ensure cost effectiveness of manufacturing solutions for manufacturability, product quality, ground/flight test requirements, and system compatibility. Design and develop tools to efficiently report manufacturing engineering project/department status. Enable integration with the Manufacturing, Operations and Quality Manager, review and monitor quality and process improvements and new product line introductions. Develop and manage the annual capital investment plan for operation purposes. Disposition non-conformities in the production process and represent Manufacturing Engineering in the MRB (Material Review Board). Recommend and develop design improvements. Direct the review of manufacturing engineering internal costs, aircraft production cost and product documentation quality. Enforce modification of production documentation, procedures, standard practices, and manufacturing engineering training to maintain and enhance safety, compliance, and profitable operation of the department. Recommends budgets to management; including staff utilization, technology, facility and equipment requirements or improvements Co-ordinate internal and external customer inputs to prepare and optimize flows, sequences and layouts pertaining to the aircraft production cycle. Guarantee technical support to all departments and suppliers. Integrate schedule, cost and resource availability factors, applying Lean Manufacturing practices assuring continuous Improvement.
Provide direct support to Quality Assurance staff during Regulatory Authority audits. Define layout of training and job requirements for manufacturing engineering and coordinate approval of the allocated manufacturing engineering training budget. Guide leadership grooming (technical / management tracks) within the manufacturing environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support audits from airworthiness authorities (EASA, FAA, etc.)
Requirement/Risk identification for new designs/technical changes based on timing, cost and resource availability factors.
Definition of flows, sequences and layouts of production lines. Requirement identification of activities related to optimization of production cycle.
Ensure As Planned configuration completeness and accuracy
Define & Coordinate First Article Inspection plans.
Preparation of internal Plant rules/procedures, technical support and development of companywide technological innovations.
Project Management
Ensure ME support for aircraft completion
FAA Part 21 Production Engineering Compliance Expert
Ensure ME support for Experimental Activities
Value Added Engineering Proposals
Change Management
Strategic Planning and Vision
Requirement/Risk identification for New Supplier Development
Risk Mitigation
ssembly Line Industrialization and Process Improvement
Plant Capacity – Budget Build Cycle
Systems Compatibility Engineering
Departmental Budget & Capital Expenditures
Group KPI management
Management of ME department to enhance and foster Knowledge , Experience & Autonomy
Strategic planning and leadership at department level
Risk Management and mitigation of outputs at department level
Mentoring and Training
Talent Retention and Succession planning
Education
Bachelor Degree in Engineering Required, preferred fields Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing /Industrial
Masters/PhD Preferred
Qualifications for Position:
Experience
Minimum Nine (9) years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in aerospace that would permit performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Competencies & Attributes
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Planning and Organizing
Self-Development/Enhancement
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc…)
Strong communicator in the English language, both written and oral
Time management and organizational skills
Interpersonal skills using good judgment, patience and courtesy
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Training/Certification
Green/Black Belt Certification
Project Engineer Courses
Advanced Project Management Certification
Advanced Leadership Certification
Cost Analysis Certification
Communication Certification
Quality Manual Training and Certification
FAA Part 21 Certification
Advanced AgustaWestland Familiarization Training
Industrial Engineer Training
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disability