ENGINEER-PRODUCTION (Manufacturing)

Dassault Falcon - Little Rock, AR

Little Rock, AR

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

The position involves working in both office and manufacturing environments, focusing on the management of production processes related to aviation engineering. The role requires the ability to assess risks associated with new tasks and reworks on aircraft progress, and to define action plans to mitigate those risks. The candidate will participate in daily technical action plans, monitor critical issues, and coordinate with various departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and documentation. Additionally, the role includes supporting aircraft/component transfers and projects, as well as proposing improvements to processes and products.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assessing the risk induced by new tasks/reworks on the aircraft progress, defining action plans to negate those risks and proposing risk reduction plans for future improvement.
• Participates in daily technical action plans and follow up with assembly team managers concerning assignment of tasks, operations and discrepancies to be performed on the aircraft/components according to the schedule and expected quality level.
• Conduct daily monitoring of critical issues (to include but not limited to shortages, technical events and schedule with actions necessary to keep the line moving). Reports to the Business Unit Manager about critical issues with input regarding recommendations and actions to resolve them.
• Coordinates with other departments as required ensuring materials, parts, documentation, engineering data, and other items are delivered to the aircraft or shop on time.
• Participates in ways to identify and propose action plans to improve the process or product in regards to cost, schedule, quality, etc.
• Support aircraft/component transfers, projects, and new processes.
• Basic ability to conduct root cause analysis and define a corrective action plan.
• Utilize support teams to maintain the aircraft/component production process and to improve the schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Engineering, Business or related field.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and challenges related to the management of the production process.
• Ability to research, analyze and recommend efficient production processes through production engineering concepts.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate technical information contained in aircraft maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems by determining and following detailed action plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Project and SharePoint skills.
• Must be able to function throughout the total facility, including up and down stairs and in and out of aircraft with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluent in French.
• Aeronautical experience.
• FAA Airframe and Power plant licenses.
• Leadership experience.
• Formal training in Lean/Continuous improvement.
• Formal training in project management.
• Knowledge of Visual Basic.