Sr Engineer - Mechanical Component

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as a recognized technical expert to evaluate and anticipate issues related to Quality, Delivery, and Producibility for future business opportunities.
• Provide engineering support to team working on Manufacturability, Producibility and Cost Out projects and initiatives.
• Recognized as approachable, collaborative and inclusive.
• Leverage expertise to resolve problems using engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Lead and provide guidance on evaluation and disposition of non-conformances. Offer new solutions to producibility related issues.
• Have high levels of interaction with and exposure to engineers from multiple disciplines, manufacturing & quality, and regularly exposed to commodity and industry experts all while promoting open and honest dialogue.
• At least twice a year, with opportunities for more frequent, travel to manufacturing sites to gain practical knowledge of manufacturing.
• Use engineering judgement and experience to challenge entrenched processes and methodology to recommend improvements.
• Lead technical projects with high complexity through collaboration with field and industry experts.
• Provide support to repair development, producibility improvements, hardware delivery and vendor qualifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Develop and implement training modules as necessary.
• Actively contributes to the organization on Lean activities.

Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Experience in a relevant engineering role.
• Solid contribution in a similar role or previous position.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish. 
• Presentation Skills: Ability to communicate with Senior Leadership.
• Demonstrated ability in managing projects across functions.
• Capable of coaching others to accomplish assignments.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability in establishing common goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and to lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational abilities.
• Experience with Ansys and Unigraphics.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, especially of Aerospace components.

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in design of aviation components.
• Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams.
• Certification in ASME Y14 or practical experience with GD&T.
• Interest in being a self-starter with a passion for problem solving and driving solutions, while constantly learning and mentoring others.

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