Position Summary:
With more than 70 years in the aerospace industry, AGC / Gar Kenyon Aerospace and Defense is a recognized leader in the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of advanced, high-quality, hydromechanical, electromechanical, and mechanical components and assemblies for aerospace. AGC / GarKenyon are divisions of the LOAR Group co-located in Meriden, Connecticut. The companies offer a wide range of benefits including healthcare, dental care, vision care, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Job Description:
- Lead team of Manufacturing Engineers responsible for driving manufacturing process improvements and the design transfer of new products into manufacturing.
- Own manufacturability of new products during production transfer process. Ensuring DFM/DFA alignment between teams and assist with creation of flow charts, work instructions, PFMEA’s and product control plans.
- Drive Lean principles and continuous improvement activities on production floor: daily management, 5S, value stream mapping.
- Develop technical understanding of production equipment and capability to troubleshoot tooling and fabrication issues.
- Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure products are built to specification and meet customer requirements.
- Implement structured root cause analysis (8D, A3, DMAIC) for operational disruptions and quality escapes.
- Build team to develop world class manufacturing processes.
- Function as working manager.
- Make MRB dispositions for discrepant materials and drive root cause analysis and resulting corrective actions.
- Create and update BOMS and routers.
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing processes for a variety formed metal, machined and composite “build to print” products.
- Serve as leader and mentor on the production floor fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety.
Requirements:
- BS or MS in Engineering with a minimum of (7) years of experience working in a dynamic high paced environment.
- Strong executive leadership, communication and change management skills.
- Must possess strong mechanical troubleshooting ability
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques.
- Experience with Solidworks or equivalent CAD software
- Experience with ERP systems. Epicor preferred.
- Must possess strong data capture and analysis capabilities.
- Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in priorities.
- Must be fluent in speaking and reading English.
- A basic knowledge of mechanics and a high mechanical aptitude are required to successfully perform the requirements of this role.
- Previous experience in metal working and/or injection/compression molding is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your Salary range?
Ability to Commute:
- Meriden, CT 06451 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Meriden, CT 06451: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
