MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Aviation Engineering, Business or related field. Completed, relevant education from an accredited college or university may be substituted with years of relevant work experience. 1 year of education 2 years of experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in aircraft completions, maintenance and/or components manufacturing
• Knowledge of engineering practices and challenges related to the management of the production process
• Ability to research, analyze and recommend efficient production processes through production engineering concepts regarding work-study, ergonomics, operation research, root cause analysis, manufacturing management, materials management, production planning etc.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate (both verbally and in writing) technical information contained in aircraft maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Proven abilities in analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to troubleshoot problems by determining and following detailed action plans
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include PowerPoint, Project, Access and SharePoint
• Must be able to function throughout the total facility, including up and down stairs and in and out of aircraft with or without reasonable accommodation

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent in French
• Aeronautical experience
• FAA Airframe and Power plant licenses
• Leadership experience
• Formal training in Lean/Continuous improvement
• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of Visual Basic

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical office and manufacturing environments. Must be able to work for long periods at a computer terminal. Cannot be sensitive to manufacturing environment and noise. Travel by surface and air to include international as required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Assess the risk induced by new tasks or reworks on the aircraft/components progress and defines action plans to negate those risks. Proposing risk reduction plans for future improvement.
• Coordinate and manage daily technical action plans and follow up with assembly team managers concerning assignment of tasks, operations and discrepancies to be performed on the aircraft/components according to the schedule and expected quality level.
• Conduct daily monitoring of critical issues and make improvements when needed (to include but not limited to shortages, technical events and schedule with actions necessary to keep the line moving). Reports to the assembly team Manager about critical issues with input regarding recommendations and actions to resolve them.
• Coordinates with other departments as required ensuring materials, parts, documentation, engineering data, and other items are delivered to the aircraft or shop on time.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and define a corrective action plan to improve the process or product in regards to cost, schedule, quality, etc.
• Manage aircraft/components transfers, projects, and new processes under the supervision of the Business Unit management.
• Utilize support teams such to maintain the aircraft/components production process and to improve the schedule.
• May be selected as the assembly teams subject matter expert (SME) for special projects.

NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Other duties as assigned.