Director of Engineering & Manufacturing
Company: Enjet Aero, LLC
Location: New Britain
Posted on: May 9, 2024
Job Description:
Enjet Aero machines and fabricates complex jet engine parts,
components and assemblies for leading OEMs in the commercial,
defense and general aviation sectors. Our goal is to be regarded as
an irreplaceable resource by our customers. The only way for a
company to meet such a goal is to consistently meet production
deadlines and expectations.Position Description:The Director of
Engineering and Manufacturing reports to the Site President of
Enjet Aero in New Britain, CT. The Director of Engineering and
Manufacturing leads the division's business development goals
through project management, new product introduction, new
technology applications for production, capital
justification/implementation, quoting support for new and repeat
business, development of manufacturing plans which include
material, subcontract requirements, and manufacturing operations
through BOM and standard routing creation to meet the customer's
expectations. The ideal candidate will bring ten plus years of
executing with excellence in manufacturing engineering leadership
experience in a discreet/build to print manufacturing environment
providing solutions preferably supporting the aerospace industry.
Additionally, the candidate should have a bachelor's degree in
Engineering or appropriate discipline. Essential
Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering team comprising of manufacturing engineering,
tool design, CNC programmers by performing the following duties
personally or through direct reports.
- Directs department activities to design new products, modify
existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test
procedures, and support production with defect-free processes.
- This position coordinates the total engineering focus of the
Engineering department, as directed by staff level management, and
transforms the information into a comprehensive plan.
- Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation
of budget requests.
- Be the customer-facing technical lead for VOC activities.
- Manage new process development projects and coordinate
activities with various internal and external customers.
- Provide project management expertise to ensure projects are
completed efficiently and in a timely manner. Serve as coach and
mentor to other manufacturing team members to share expertise and
help them develop their project management skills.
- Establish and maintain integrated working relationships with
segment teams, sharing best methods.
- Drive standardization throughout Enjet Aero by use of best
methods sharing, benchmarking and setting process standards.
- Develop, evaluate and drive improvement in process methods and
procedures.
- Create APQP documents including process flow diagrams, process
FMEA's and control plans
- Lead capital and tooling acquisitions, analysis and strategies,
as assigned.
- Design and applications of gages and fixtures.
- Interface with suppliers and development centers on best
practice technology concepts for new product and process
design
- Support business development with quotes, designs, VA/VE
initiatives and technical presentations
- Provide technical support and assistance to the manufacturing,
quality, development and advanced engineering teams
- Support and adhere to Enjet Aero and EH&S policies and
procedures
- Support and adhere to Enjet Aero Quality Management System and
required certifications
- Lead/kickoff program launch meetings and be a driving force to
complete prototype manufacturing runs
- Provide input for design for manufacturability, process yield,
and capacity
- Become subject matter expert in customer and product
requirements for assigned part processes.
- Perform other duties as assignedQualifications:
- BSME or similar 10+ year leadership experience in welding,
machining, heat treat, brazing, and assembly of a make-to-order,
high mix-low volume business
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations
- Experience in leading the technological team at a Tier 1 or 2
in the commercial aerospace metal manufacturing industry preferred,
though automotive or medical device manufacturing experience will
be considered
- Must have strong project management skills
- Extensive experience in tool and manufacturing assembly process
development with knowledge CAD preferred, and functional expertise
in the application of GD&T
- Advanced engineering experience required, with experience in
rapid new product introduction a plus
- Experience applying automation to work processes to increase
efficiency and manufacturing capacity a plus
- Experience leading continuous improvement a plus, with the
ability to shift from a tactical to strategic mindset
- Ability to lead and function in a team environment, while
effectively communicating across various levels of the
organization
- Understanding of financial documents with ability to track part
costs from quote through improvement comparisons.
- Experience with project management software (Microsoft Project,
Smartsheet or similar)
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (prefer Infor Visual) and CAD
NX/SolidWorks
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and
environmentAn Ideal Candidate Would Bring:
- Excellent problem-solving skills a must as realized through in
resolving complex technical issues
- Sound financial understanding, including capital management and
make/buy decision processes
- In depth knowledge of root cause and corrective action
(RCCA/D3), DMAIC techniques, PDCA
- Working knowledge of PFMEA, 6-Sigma and other advanced quality
improvement tools
- Experience with NX design software and/or EPICOR ERP
system
- Proven new product launch success from beginning to end in a
gated process
- Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing while mentoring,
coaching others in rapid problem solving/improvement
- Identify potential roadblocks to project plan and make proper
adjustments
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills; a
succinct verbal and written communication style; good listener
- Ability to lead up, down and to work well with peers; ability
to push back without alienating othersBenefits: Enjet offers a
comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including
paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision
insurance, paid holidays, a 401K retirement plan, disability
insurance, and more. As an EOE/AA employer, Enjet Aero will not
discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's
race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age,
veteran status, marital status or physical challenges.
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Keywords: Enjet Aero, LLC, Troy , Director of Engineering & Manufacturing, Executive , New Britain, New York
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