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At the manager’s discretion, this outline can change to meet current business needs.\n\nJob Position Summary: Manufacturing Process Engineer will develop and manage manufacturing processes for complex aerospace components from start to finish. This position will take ownership of apart from initial drawing and model review through process planning, development of operational instructions, design of fixturing, production release, shop support, troubleshooting and continues improvement.\n\nDuties/Responsibilities:\nOwn the manufacturing process for assigned aerospace components from initial review through successful production release.\nReview customer drawings, CAD models, specifications, tolerances, GD&T, and technical requirements to determine manufacturing needs.\nDevelop manufacturing process plans, including operation sequences, machine requirements, tooling, workholding, inspection points, and production methods.\nDetermine the most effective manufacturing approach for complex, close-tolerance aerospace components.\nCollaborate with CNC programmers to ensure programs align with the intended manufacturing process and production requirements.\nWork directly with machinists and operators during setups, first-piece runs, process prove-outs, and production launches.\nIdentify and troubleshoot machining, tooling, dimensional, and manufacturing process issues.\nAnalyze inspection and production results and implement process changes necessary to achieve consistent, conforming product.\nDevelop and improve tooling, fixtures, workholding methods, and manufacturing techniques.\nPartner with Quality and Inspection personnel to ensure processes meet drawing, GD&T, customer, and aerospace quality requirements.\nDevelop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including routers, work instructions, setup requirements, process specifications, and other technical documentation.\nLead root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to manufacturing nonconformances and process failures.\nIdentify and implement opportunities to improve cycle time, throughput, tool life, quality, process capability, and overall manufacturing efficiency.\nSupport new product introduction (NPI) and the transition of new or revised aerospace components into production.\nEvaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to increase repeatability, reduce scrap and rework, and improve productivity.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and manufacturing personnel.\nCollaborate across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Production to resolve technical and manufacturing challenges.\nEnsure manufacturing processes comply with applicable aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred; 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