Senior Aerospace, Jet Products
Manager of Engineering
Senior Aerospace, Jet Products, El Cajon, California, United States, 92021
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Manager of Engineering – Ketema Senior plc is an international, market‑leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high‑technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors. Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it…
Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence
We are a technology‑driven, team‑oriented manufacturing company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast‑paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results‑oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.
We are currently seeking a full‑time Manager of Engineering for the 1st Shift (6:30 am – 3:00 pm) at our Ketema facility in El Cajon, CA.
What Does the Job Involve? The Manager of Engineering leads and supervises a team of manufacturing engineers engaged in manufacturing process development, production support, and tool design/planning. Schedules and prioritizes individual team members’ workload based on operational requirements and personnel skills/ability. Reviews and approves customer‑supplied product designs (including any design changes) for compliance with engineering principles, organizational standards, and industry/customer specifications requirements. Supports quoting and estimating activities related to new business development. Supports continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen events) to maintain and improve cost, quality and delivery metrics. Interfaces closely with the Quality and Operations team members to maintain and improve company procedures and work instructions. Plans and manages the introduction of new products into regular production from receipt of purchase order through concurrent engineering with customer’s product design teams, Low‑Rate Initial Production (LRIP), and full rate.
What will my responsibilities include?
Reviews and approves customers’ product design for compliance with engineering principles, organization standards, and industry/customer specification requirements.
Develops, verifies, and validates new and existing manufacturing processes.
Evaluates and analyzes manufacturing process, product, materials and/or equipment specifications and performance requirements with company capabilities.
Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts to a wide range of complex or advanced problems. Proactively addresses resource issues to ensure project timelines are met.
Prepares, reviews, and translates 3‑dimensional models and/or drawings into a format compatible with system capabilities.
Develops and maintains key performance indicators for processes. Develops and configures performance measurement tools utilizing queries, spreadsheets, and engineering software tools.
Assigns duties, responsibilities, and projects. Prepares work schedules of employees engaged in production tool planning and programming. Ensures planning and tooling schedules meet output demand.
Provides day‑to‑day supervision and support, including recruiting, managing, training and development, evaluating performance, and providing employee discipline in the assigned areas.
Collaborates with appropriate department on product quality issues and resolve production problems to maximize product quality and reliability.
Works with various other Senior divisions to share best practices and implement process improvements as applicable.
Coordinates with other departments to resolve design, supplier, and production issues.
Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, works overtime when necessary, follows directions from a supervisor, interacts well with co‑workers, understands and follows work rules and procedures, works safely, complies with corporate policies, goals and objectives, accepts constructive feedback, establishes goals and objectives, and exhibits initiative and commitment.
Participates, identifies, and facilitates continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen events to improve cost/quality/delivery metrics.
Researches new manufacturing technology to improve productivity, cost, and responsiveness. Recommends and implements changes to improve operational efficiency and/or quality standards.
Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or processes for current or next generation programs.
Reduces product and process variation using data analysis and continuous improvement methods.
What Key Skills and Experience Do I Need?
Knowledge of machines, tools, and fabrication/machining of exotic metals.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
Knowledge of raw materials and production processes used in aerospace metal component manufacturing.
Proficiency with solid modeling and engineering documentation development.
Strong analytical capabilities.
Act as a change agent.
Create a team environment.
Detail oriented.
Balancing financial information.
Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Compile statistics.
Use computer packages to prepare graphics.
Use computerized spreadsheets to conduct analysis.
Familiar with lean manufacturing and Kaizen methods.
Compose letters and memorandums.
Coordinate events and meetings.
Develop office procedures.
Establish and maintain filing systems.
Input data into computer programs.
Interview others.
Proofread documents.
Research information.
Schedule appointments.
Answer telephones.
ERP Systems (Mainframe).
Calculator.
Computer Peripheral Equipment.
Personal computer & applicable software.
Photocopier.
Familiar with inspection tools and capabilities.
What Qualifications Should I Have? Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
5 years of manufacturing process experience.
Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, process improvement, and project management experience.
Prior supervisory/management experience preferred.
Why Join Senior Aerospace Ketema? Joining Senior means not only a rewarding career with a tight‑knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market‑led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.
If an offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for trade compliance control purposes. Additionally, potential employee's names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Manager of Engineering – Ketema Senior plc is an international, market‑leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high‑technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors. Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it…
Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence
We are a technology‑driven, team‑oriented manufacturing company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast‑paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results‑oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.
We are currently seeking a full‑time Manager of Engineering for the 1st Shift (6:30 am – 3:00 pm) at our Ketema facility in El Cajon, CA.
What Does the Job Involve? The Manager of Engineering leads and supervises a team of manufacturing engineers engaged in manufacturing process development, production support, and tool design/planning. Schedules and prioritizes individual team members’ workload based on operational requirements and personnel skills/ability. Reviews and approves customer‑supplied product designs (including any design changes) for compliance with engineering principles, organizational standards, and industry/customer specifications requirements. Supports quoting and estimating activities related to new business development. Supports continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen events) to maintain and improve cost, quality and delivery metrics. Interfaces closely with the Quality and Operations team members to maintain and improve company procedures and work instructions. Plans and manages the introduction of new products into regular production from receipt of purchase order through concurrent engineering with customer’s product design teams, Low‑Rate Initial Production (LRIP), and full rate.
What will my responsibilities include?
Reviews and approves customers’ product design for compliance with engineering principles, organization standards, and industry/customer specification requirements.
Develops, verifies, and validates new and existing manufacturing processes.
Evaluates and analyzes manufacturing process, product, materials and/or equipment specifications and performance requirements with company capabilities.
Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts to a wide range of complex or advanced problems. Proactively addresses resource issues to ensure project timelines are met.
Prepares, reviews, and translates 3‑dimensional models and/or drawings into a format compatible with system capabilities.
Develops and maintains key performance indicators for processes. Develops and configures performance measurement tools utilizing queries, spreadsheets, and engineering software tools.
Assigns duties, responsibilities, and projects. Prepares work schedules of employees engaged in production tool planning and programming. Ensures planning and tooling schedules meet output demand.
Provides day‑to‑day supervision and support, including recruiting, managing, training and development, evaluating performance, and providing employee discipline in the assigned areas.
Collaborates with appropriate department on product quality issues and resolve production problems to maximize product quality and reliability.
Works with various other Senior divisions to share best practices and implement process improvements as applicable.
Coordinates with other departments to resolve design, supplier, and production issues.
Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, works overtime when necessary, follows directions from a supervisor, interacts well with co‑workers, understands and follows work rules and procedures, works safely, complies with corporate policies, goals and objectives, accepts constructive feedback, establishes goals and objectives, and exhibits initiative and commitment.
Participates, identifies, and facilitates continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen events to improve cost/quality/delivery metrics.
Researches new manufacturing technology to improve productivity, cost, and responsiveness. Recommends and implements changes to improve operational efficiency and/or quality standards.
Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or processes for current or next generation programs.
Reduces product and process variation using data analysis and continuous improvement methods.
What Key Skills and Experience Do I Need?
Knowledge of machines, tools, and fabrication/machining of exotic metals.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
Knowledge of raw materials and production processes used in aerospace metal component manufacturing.
Proficiency with solid modeling and engineering documentation development.
Strong analytical capabilities.
Act as a change agent.
Create a team environment.
Detail oriented.
Balancing financial information.
Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Compile statistics.
Use computer packages to prepare graphics.
Use computerized spreadsheets to conduct analysis.
Familiar with lean manufacturing and Kaizen methods.
Compose letters and memorandums.
Coordinate events and meetings.
Develop office procedures.
Establish and maintain filing systems.
Input data into computer programs.
Interview others.
Proofread documents.
Research information.
Schedule appointments.
Answer telephones.
ERP Systems (Mainframe).
Calculator.
Computer Peripheral Equipment.
Personal computer & applicable software.
Photocopier.
Familiar with inspection tools and capabilities.
What Qualifications Should I Have? Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
5 years of manufacturing process experience.
Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, process improvement, and project management experience.
Prior supervisory/management experience preferred.
Why Join Senior Aerospace Ketema? Joining Senior means not only a rewarding career with a tight‑knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market‑led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.
If an offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for trade compliance control purposes. Additionally, potential employee's names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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