Manufacturing Engineer

Welcome to Dow Aero, a dynamic and innovative company that provides unparalleled services in the aviation industry. We are currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer. 

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for daily engineering support for the manufacturing/repair operations. They will help resolve shop issues and aid in streamlining the manufacturing/repair processes. The Manufacturing Engineer will also help design tooling and shop aids as needed by operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support to the operations floor
• Responsible for supporting startup operations of new manufacturing/repair lines and/or providing daily engineering in support for existing manufacturing/repair processes
• Resolves errors with engineering and other technical data, both internally and with external parties
• Identify areas where modifications to the work instructions or other documents are required to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence, and schedules
• Develops tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements
• Understand and comply with internal, external, industry and regulatory requirements (company QMS, AS9100, FAA/EASA, etc.).
• Other duties as required
  

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Critical Evaluation
• Customer/Client Focus
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail

Required Education or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• B.S. degree in mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering or similar engineering degree
• Ability to read, interpret and understand engineering and technical data
• Familiar with manufacturing processes (welding, machining, wiring, etc.)
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Aerospace and Defense manufacturing production and/or MRO experience
• Experience in industrial manufacturing settings
• Ability to interpret GD&T on engineering drawings
• Lean/Six Sigma experience
  

Primary Work Environment

• Manufacturing production
• Climate controlled primarily, occasionally not climate controlled
• Shop/Warehouse
• Occasional loud noises
• Occasional fumes and particles
• Frequent moving mechanical equipment and vibrations

Physical Demands

The following is representative of successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be evaluated and appropriately implemented, where possible, to enable individuals with disabilities, or other limitations, improved comfort when performing duties.

• Hear;
• Lift, push, and pull objects (up to 50 pounds);
• Reach with arms and hands;
• Sit;
• Stand;
• Talk;
• Use hands and fingers;
• View; and
• Walk.

Expected Days and Hours

• Monday through Friday
  
  • 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    

Open and able to work occasional overtime and weekends as required dependent on workload.

Supervisory or Management Responsibility

• This position does not have direct supervisory or management responsibilities.

Travel requirements

• Rarely (up to 10% of the year)

Required Personal Equipment/Tooling

• Protective steel-toed footwear when in the shop areas.
  

Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for job duties and responsibilities will be provided as necessary by Dow Aero, including protective eyewear, respirator, etc.

Other Duties

Please be aware this job listing is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or activities that are required. Actual assigned duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at anytime.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dow Aero does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, and/or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dow Aero will be based on merit, qualifications, and/or abilities.

Drug Screening

Any selected candidate for this role shall be screened, at minimum, for the unlawful use of the following drugs:

• Marijuana;
• Cocaine;
• Opioids;
• Phencyclidine (PCP); and
• Amphetamines.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and/or other local laws. Results shall be collected and approved prior to starting with Dow Aero. Additionally, as this position includes safety-sensitive job functions, screenings will also be conducted in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

Communication

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