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Job Description
Job Summary:
Responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes, methods, and controls in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Troubleshoots production issues to determine root cause and corrective actions. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Supports production to drive success in key performance indicators. Specifies tooling requirements and manages tooling implementation projects. Recommends, justifies, and implements new manufacturing equipment.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Develop capable and efficient manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and researching, designing, modifying, and validating manufacturing, assembly, and inspection methods.
Specify, cost justify, design, develop, and test various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods; oversee sourcing.
Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing processes, implementing new tooling, providing written procedures, supporting manufacturing issues, and evaluating results.
Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify continuous improvement opportunities for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials. Confer with equipment vendors. Solicit observations from operators. Collect, analyze, and summarize manufacturing information and trends.
Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.
Keep equipment operational by specifying and coordinating maintenance and repair.
Develop design-for-manufacturing criteria and process capability expertise to provide input to future product and process design activities.
Confer with clients, suppliers, staff, and management regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
Provide a manufacturing engineering presence on the production floor to ensure interaction with team members from all shifts and provide support and feedback.
Provide technical resources for incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action. Participate in finished product and raw material MRB process when requested.
Provide training to production and support personnel. Develop and implement standard operating procedures. Support and implement standard manufacturing practices.
Mentor other engineers and technicians in best practices.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Four-year degree from an accredited college in an Engineering field or equivalent. Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering preferred.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of engineering science and technology, including applying principles to design and production.
Understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and distribution.
Ability to analyze complex problems and lead systematic root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Project management skills to drive projects to completion.
Effective communication skills in verbal and written forms.
Knowledge of mathematics, mechanical systems, design techniques, and computer skills, including CAD software like Creo and ERP/MES systems.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
High attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, and ability to identify root causes.
Teamwork, organizational support, professionalism, punctuality, dependability, and adherence to safety and company policies.
Our Benefits:
401(k) Plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
Employer-Paid Coverages: Life, short- and long-term insurance.
Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with options for dependents.
Free health tracking with rewards for meeting health goals.
Generous PTO: 120 hours within the first year.
Employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, professional growth opportunities, discounts, and community engagement programs.
These benefits support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
Other Duties:
This job description is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time. Overtime may be required.
This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota, a vibrant four-season city on Lake Superior, known for outdoor activities and quality of life. Cirrus Aircraft is committed to a drug-free workplace and equal employment opportunity.
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