Production Engineer
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Job Description
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense security space and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US we remain a trusted government partner leveraging worldclass satellite laser communication rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security defense and space focused customers meet their missions.
Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team dedicated to enabling our customers mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Production Engineer to be responsible for assessing complex manufacturing processes and support equipment to increase quality of product productivity and efficiency of the production line.
In addition the Production Engineer will be responsible for process assurance and process improvement by identifying investigating and analyzing technical issues and recommending corrective actions to resolve such issues. Will aid in capacity modelling and production line layout and design when applicable
The selected will be able to work alongside Production Line Supervisors to ensure proper production flow to achieve production goals. You assist wherever the need is.
Responsibilities
- Working with Engineering/Production to make sure that WR/RR incorporation is managed and handled in an expedient fashion to improve floor efficiency.
- Experience performing and completing Value Stream Maps for production processes. Able to define an improvement plan based on these findings (Kaizan).
- Able to train in production processes and lean manufacturing techniques to deliver measurable results.
- Creates and maintains required manufacturing process documentation including process flow charts capacity and utilization studies standard work cycle time analysis and line balancing.
- Evaluates data and recommends procedural and/or process changes.
- Keeps track and maintains KPIs for the assigned projects processes or areas.
- Evaluates and proposes engineering change requests to streamline manufacturing processes and flow by providing feedback based on manufacturability and operational cost.
- Apply advanced engineering principles and solve technical (production/quality) problems on components manufacturing processes production flow and overall quality of the production lines.
- Researches and recommends tooling and updates to work instructions. Follows through with proposed efforts until implementation.
- Working experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques 5s and Six Sigma.
- Champions 5s efforts across the production lines.
Qualifications
Education:
- BS in Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
Certification(s):
- Formal training/certification in Operational Excellence Systems (Lean 5S Six Sigma APQP) a plus.
Experience:
- 35 years experience in manufacturing environment (automated test systems a plus).
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Prior Small satellite manufacturing and test experience preferred.
Knowledge Skills Demonstrated Capabilities:
- Working knowledge on Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis techniques such as 8D Fish Bone Diagram 5 Whys DOE Line balancing etc..
- Working knowledge and handson experience with production systems SPC and troubleshooting techniques.
- Working knowledge of the quality management systems AS9001.
- Strong organizational analytical root cause analysis and problemsolving skills
- Highly proactive and autonomous a decision maker.
- Proven experience of managing production deadlines.
- Interpersonal skills to drive production goals.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively across the organization.
- Strong networking and relations building skills.
- Solid understanding of test flow and functional interrelationships.
- Strong background in aerospace industry.
Technical Systems Proficiency:
- Skilled in the use of Outlook Excel PowerPoint Word and TEAMS.
- Working knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP system) JIRA and MES.
Eligibility:
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Clearance:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
- Active DoD security clearance at Top Secret/ SCI desirable.
Physical Requirements:
- Carrying: able to carry documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg.
- Lifting: able to lift documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg.
- Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.
- Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings.
- Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
- Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
- Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
Equal Opportunity:
Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetics pregnancy marital status veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion demotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetics pregnancy marital status veteran status or other legally protected status.
As a matter of policy Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
By submitting your resume or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background age gender disability sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to
Employment Type
Full-Time
