AM/DM-Manufacturing Engineering- Forging

Role & responsibilities

• Track and manage NPD (New Product Development) activities, including coordination and execution of various tasks.
• Prepare and manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documentation, involving over 10 different types of documents.
• Handle configuration management to maintain product and process integrity through PLM,
• Manage specification documentation and updates to align with customer and regulatory requirements.
• New product feasibility study, technical challenges and risk mitigations.
• Facilitate internal discussions to ensure quality standards and address internal concerns.
• Implement cost reduction strategies and improvements to enhance production efficiency.
• Review and establish process minimum standards and Special Monitoring Activities (SMA) for quality control.
• First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) per AS9102 and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare for and support customer audits, addressing any findings and ensuring compliance.
• Provide training for line operators to enhance skills and knowledge related to quality and production processes.
• Offer daily production support to address any issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Implement and drive digital improvements to enhance production efficiency and data accuracy.
• Support supply chain processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and components.
• Address and resolve customer complaints through effective problem-solving and corrective actions.
• Perform line walks to monitor production processes and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of the aerospace Quality Management System (QMS) standards like AS9100, AS13100 & Nadcap accreditation process.
• Monitor forging process consistency using SPC: control charts, Cpk analysis, corrective action for OOC signals
• Preparation of PFD, Fixed process documentations and forging drawings.
• Lead trial batch execution on forging presses: supervise setups, document DOE parameters and outcomes, compile lessons learnt
• Support FAIR activities for forgings: material traceability, dimensional first article reports, lab test witnessing, macroetch assessment
• Interface with heat treatment team for post-forge thermal cycle integration (solution treat, age, anneal)
• Participate in customer and third-party audits for forging operations; prepare process documentation

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong forging process knowledge, aerospace compliance and audit experience are more essential.
• Proficiency in new product development of forgings and quality assurance processes.
• Experience with APQP, PFMEA, FAIR, and PPAP documentation.
• Experience of Handling Customer Assessment and discussion.
• Strong knowledge of change and configuration management.
• Excellent communication skills for all stakeholders management.
• Ability to implement cost reduction and process improvement strategies.
• Experience with internal and customer audits.
• Ability to train and support production line operators.
• Familiarity with digital improvement tools and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills for addressing customer complaints and production issues.
• Experience in supply chain management and TPM audits.
• Hands-on experience with titanium (Ti 6-4) and nickel superalloy (IN718) forgings
• Customer forging process qualification and FAIR experience; SPC knowledge essential