Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Position Summary:

With more than 70 years in the aerospace industry, AGC / Gar Kenyon Aerospace and Defense is a recognized leader in the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of advanced, high-quality, hydromechanical, electromechanical, and mechanical components and assemblies for aerospace. AGC / GarKenyon are divisions of the LOAR Group co-located in Meriden, Connecticut. The companies offer a wide range of benefits including healthcare, dental care, vision care, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Job Description:

• Lead team of Manufacturing Engineers responsible for driving manufacturing process improvements and the design transfer of new products into manufacturing.
• Own manufacturability of new products during production transfer process. Ensuring DFM/DFA alignment between teams and assist with creation of flow charts, work instructions, PFMEA’s and product control plans.
• Drive Lean principles and continuous improvement activities on production floor: daily management, 5S, value stream mapping.
• Develop technical understanding of production equipment and capability to troubleshoot tooling and fabrication issues.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure products are built to specification and meet customer requirements.
• Implement structured root cause analysis (8D, A3, DMAIC) for operational disruptions and quality escapes.
• Build team to develop world class manufacturing processes.
• Function as working manager.
• Make MRB dispositions for discrepant materials and drive root cause analysis and resulting corrective actions.
• Create and update BOMS and routers.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing processes for a variety formed metal, machined and composite “build to print” products.
• Serve as leader and mentor on the production floor fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety.

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Engineering with a minimum of (7) years of experience working in a dynamic high paced environment.
• Strong executive leadership, communication and change management skills.
• Must possess strong mechanical troubleshooting ability
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with Solidworks or equivalent CAD software
• Experience with ERP systems. Epicor preferred.
• Must possess strong data capture and analysis capabilities.
• Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in priorities.
• Must be fluent in speaking and reading English.
• A basic knowledge of mechanics and a high mechanical aptitude are required to successfully perform the requirements of this role.
• Previous experience in metal working and/or injection/compression molding is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your Salary range?

Ability to Commute:

• Meriden, CT 06451 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Meriden, CT 06451: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person