Apex Engineering International

Summary:Performs a wide variety of engineering tasks to establish and control methods manufacture of machined aerospace components and assemblies. Reviews and analyzes customer engineering data, and associated specifications, to identify the manufacturing methods essential for the fabrication and assembly of complex aerospace components. Coordinates with customers to resolve engineering technical issues discovered during engineering review. Maintains internal procedures to ensure and sustain product configuration integrity. Generates manufacturing work instructions and prepares bills of material (BOMs) to support the fabrication, processing and assembly of complex Aerospace products. Analyzes discrepant or damaged products, in accordance with internal nonconformance reports and /or customer dispositions and issues applicable rework/repair instructions. Identifies preventative and corrective actions, necessary for future production.This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Safety: Develop and support safe work environments (both in the shop and the office)Analyze new and revised customer engineering data to manage product configurationSupport new product introduction (NPI) process through NPI and NRE team participationSupports product configuration control through “change board” team participationCoordinates engineering data conflicts via customer web-based discrepancy reporting systemsPrints engineering data packages and provides to Quality assurance for control and release to shopGenerates detailed step-by-step work instructions for manufacturing of complex machined details and assemblies. Heavy emphasis on assembly practicesGenerates detailed requirements for outsourcing of fabricated componentsCoordinates machining sequences and raw material requirements with N/C programming managerCreates bills of materials to support acquisition of raw materials, rivets, bolts, etc.Coordinates requirements for shop and processing visual aidProvides technical support to internal departments as well as outsource vendor basesProvides support to 6 sigma lean events as directedIdentifies and implements process improvement tools in manufacturing processes from raw material delivery to manufacturing and through finished goods deliveryEnsures the appropriate flow of technical information between internal and external customersPerforms shop liaison actions to support engineering changes in shop released work instructions.Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all contactsAccept and adapt easily to changeEnsure that all activities are consistent with Company Mission StatementOperate job-related equipment with or without an accommodationMeet physical demands of job with or without an accommodationPerform other duties as assignedRequirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and assigned task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, competency, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.2+ years’ direct experience as aerospace manufacturing engineer/ plannerKnowledge of aerospace metal fabrication, machining and assembly practices required.Must have experience reading engineering drawings and a strong ability to interpret multiple aerospace industry specifications and standardsThorough knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices (GD&T)Proficient with MRP/ERP software systems (experience with Syteline MRP is preferred)Proficient using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access)Some experience in using CAD systems such as Autocad, DraftSight, CATIA, etc. is preferredMust be highly motivated, detailed and team orientedAbility to meet frequent short timeline goals and deadlinesSelf-starter with ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal directionExhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisor’s direction; and taking responsibility for own actionsAbility to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, and perform work independently without being promptedAbility to manage competing priorities, prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and work within deadlinesU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR requirement)Acceptable attendancePositive attitudeTeam playerSense of urgencyAbility to meet frequent short timeline goals and deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr