MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER POSITION

Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing is a diversified solutions provider for the defense industry. We employ stringent controls and lean manufacturing practices to deliver certified, precision components that exceed exacting quality, cost, and delivery standards. It's our commitment to total customer satisfaction and integrated customer-to-supplier technology that has earned us preferred supplier status.

Kemco is currently in the process of ramping up manufacturing capacity to support customer needs and is in need of highly-skilled team members to support the programming department.

This is your opportunity to get into a fast-growing organization. Kemco will offer an excellent compensation and benefits package which will include the ability to elect medical, dental, and vision coverage. The package also includes paid holidays and vacation and 401k plan.

Please note that the following duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent general expectations of this job:

Position Summary: To develop and evaluate new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing. This position mentors entry-level Manufacturing Engineers and new employees.

Must have ability to deal with people at a cross-functional level. Position requires ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form in order to present information and respond to inquiries from employees, customers, and suppliers.

Essential Functions: Develops innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes including conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from the operators/production technicians.

Refines and enhances processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas of production. Recommends product changes/improvements to Product Engineers.

Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements. Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g., design of experiment, SPC) that may result in changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.

Develops tooling and fixtures for new products and processes and works with tooling vendors to supply such designs.

Identifies and implements solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.

Prepares documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures. Prepares reports summarizing analyzed process information and trends.

Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents Company on specific projects, leads and participates on project teams.

Qualifications:

Recommended: Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering or Technology field and 3-5 years of related experience required. Good math skills and familiarity with personal computer and CAD software required. Unigraphics preferred. Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects without supervision. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excell preferred. Prefer Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, FMEAs, and quality systems experience.

Qualified applicant must have willingness to continuously improve quality and productivity, willingness to work in a fast paced work environment and possess a positive team oriented attitude with consistent attendance and punctuality. Must meet minimum requirements and complete application, pass drug & background check for consideration.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Access, and Equal Opportunity employer.