Job Description: Defines requirements for materials, parts and processes used in the manufacture of products. Leads production of specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of materials, parts and processes. Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. Promotes standardization across business activities. Evaluates emerging technologies for potential application to business needs. Leads development and qualification of new materials, parts and processes to meet requirements. Integrates new technologies as appropriate. Manages test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements. Conducts complex analysis to determine reasons for failures of materials, parts or processes. Implements corrective and preventive actions. Leads design, development and qualification of sophisticated computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements. Works under minimal supervision. Education / Experience: Required Qualifications: Experience with CNC machining in a production environment including CAM optimization, cutter tool selection, GD&T, and troubleshooting Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard Preferred Qualifications: Core competency in GD&T fundamentals, datum selection, and application Experience with CATIA and MasterCAM modeling and CNC programming Experience using MATLAB and 3DCS Expertise in 4/5/6 axis metals and composites machining Experience with metals and composites assembly Experience with metal forming (rolling, bending, hydroforming, hot joggle, turret and punch press) Experience with metal heat treatment and finishing technologies (shot peening, bead/sand blasting, sol gel, paint) Familiarity with metal inspection technologies (NDI, dimensional, mechanical) An understanding of predictive shimming technologies for aircraft assembly and production Experience with electrical/wiring troubleshooting Mathematic skills such as linear algebra, 3D geometry, numerical methods, and computational methods Excellent communication (in-person, virtual, etc.) with Operations and all Engineering functions
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