PRODUCTION ENGINEER - Manufacturing Department

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

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