Lead, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Title: Lead, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Code: 46732

Job Location: Camden, Arkansas

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

We are seeking Lead, Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing facility located in Camden, AR to develop, implement and analyze manufacturing engineering plans and projects and communicate them to internal and external customers. Defines, develops and transfers manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies and systems. Develops manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes. Actively participates with engineering project teams in order to coordinate the release of new products. Estimates and tracks manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions:

• Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management.
• Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight.
• Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes.
• Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant engineer experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related engineer experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related engineer experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Manufacturing Engineering experience with solid rocket motors
• Knowledge of and experience with Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
• Experience with Continuous Improvement Projects