Manufacturing Engineer
RGBSI Aerospace & Defense LLC is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. As a result of our continued growth, we are looking for energetic and personable professionals to join our team.
Position Summary:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will serve as an engineering & manufacturing subject matter expert for RGBSI A&D across various programs requiring product design and development knowledge. Your knowledge and expertise will be widely applied across RGBSI A&D's broad client base from various industry domains such as aerospace, automotive, other defense sectors. You will provide thought leadership around new technologies and methodologies while working with RGBSI A&D clients in defining future state for their engineering and manufacturing strategies. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing the procedures and processes involved in manufacturing.
As a key member of the RGBSI Aerospace & Defense Customer Engagement Team, the Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for executing against key milestones and deliverable timelines. This role requires client-facing interaction with project teams in meeting aggressive timelines and delivering effective client solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and innovation of RGBSI A&D branded solutions and offerings to be used across DoD and commercial industry sectors
- Review drawing requirements for manufacturability and troubleshoot design impacts on manufacturing
- Reverse engineer components and develop CAD models as needed to support digital twin solutions for manufacturing planning
- Review and provide guidance on manufacturers' Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis ( DFMEA ), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis ( PFMEA ), and Control Plans to identify / assess design and manufacturing risks
- Conduct and review analyses of part production processes, schedules, methods, and other data to better understand future requirements needed for customers' manufacturing processes
- Work with clients' supply chain partners to evaluate the reliability and repeatability of manufacturing process capabilities in alignment with AIAG / AS9145 principles
- Perform accurate / professional documentation and presentation of technical data, analyses, and reports
- Contribute to the technical execution of projects around focus areas of Industry 4.0 / Digital Factory / Model Based Enterprise / Advanced Manufacturing / Additive Manufacturing
- Review manufacturing instructions, methods, and processes to identify and improve customer efficiency
- Develop process strategy documentation outlining the technical and process changes and analyses
- Support active feedback between customers and the RGBSI A&D team to drive improvements
- Partner effectively with RGBSI A&D project/ program management, technical team, and customer to deliver according to agreed plans and schedules
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues as they arise and initiate corrective actions
- Ability to manage deliverables and execute tasks on schedule with minimal oversight
- Work with end-user groups to evaluate and solve technical problems
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years related engineering experience
- Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines concurrently
- Experience in CAD using PTC Creo, Siemens NX, or Dassault Catia
- Expertise in GD&T
- Experience with assembly and testing of machined, forged/cast, or fabricated aerospace parts
- Experience with design for manufacturing, assembly, reliability, and cost
- Demonstrated time management and project management skills
- Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively and work with business and technical stakeholders
- Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and influential skills
- Availability for travel to customer locations as required; estimated at up to 50% - client dependent
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with static, thermal, and modal Finite Element Analyses
- Understanding of PPAP through PPAP Level 5
- LEAN, Six Sigma, or other process certifications
- Experience with Project Planning tools, such as MS Project