AirBorn International Ltd is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Georgetown
AirBorn International Ltd, Georgetown, TX, United States, 78628
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Your Job
Define, develop, and oversee the implementation of new manufacturing processes—primarily for Raytheon connectors and cable assemblies—or improvements to existing processes. You’ll ensure exceptional product quality, drive cost-efficiency, and maintain full compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Our Team
You will join our Manufacturing Engineering group, a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-reliability interconnect solutions for aerospace and defense customers. We partner closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to bring innovative, cost-effective manufacturing processes from concept to production.
What You Will Do
- Partner with design engineers to translate new product requirements into robust, compliant manufacturing processes
- Lead process qualification efforts, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, First Article Inspections and Capability Studies
- Analyze and optimize existing workflows—applying Lean layouts, work-force planning and digital-factory tools—to maximize efficiency
- Collaborate with Quality Engineering on root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
- Develop Statements of Work for capital equipment and manage on-site vendor assessments and audits
- Provide Design for Manufacturability feedback to upstream product teams, balancing cost, quality, and operator usability
- Calculate and update accurate manufacturing costs for new or improved processes; track ROI and savings metrics
- Employ Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and problem-solving across the production floor
- Represent Manufacturing Engineering during customer visits, audits, and internal presentations
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
- 2–3 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or high-reliability interconnects
- Working knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma problem-solving tools
- Proficiency with CAD (PTC Creo or equivalent) for tooling, jig, and fixture design
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills; ability to tailor messages for engineers, managers, and customers
What Will Put You Ahead
- Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification
- Experience developing cable-assembly or connector manufacturing processes for Raytheon or other aerospace primes
- Demonstrated success in process qualification per NADCAP or similar standards
- Familiarity with Digital Factory connectivity, MES systems, and data-driven process monitoring
- Prior experience conducting supplier audits and negotiating complex Statements of Work
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