Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
AEVEX Aerospace
Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position in Tampa, FL, Huntsville , or Northern, VA.
Job Overview
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Leads process improvement initiatives, collaborates with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and design engineering. Utilizes lean manufacturing principles and advanced engineering techniques to solve complex production challenges. Mentors junior engineers and supports the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the manufacturing environment.
Essential Functions
- Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to improve them, working broadly from supply chain to business systems to help things run smoothly.
- Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.
- Drive DFMA across UAS platforms to improve manufacturability, assembly time, cost, reliability, and serviceability
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Design and support assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and production aids
- Assures product and process quality by designing and implementing testing methods where required.
- Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
- Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
- Define and support quality checks, acceptance test procedures, and rework processes
- Troubleshoot build and integration issues on the floor and drive root-cause corrective actions
- Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services.
- Maintains product and process database by writing computer programs and entering data.
- Collaborate with supply chain on vendor readiness, kitting, and material flow
- Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Standard Essential Functions
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Effective project management capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Results-driven with a focus on operational excellence
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field required.
- Masters Degree preferred.
Experience
- 9+ years of manufacturing experience
- Defense manufacturing is desired
- Experience using CAD or CAM software
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
- Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.