Equipment and Process Manufacturing Engineer

Piper Aircraft - Vero Beach, FL

Full-time

Vero Beach, FL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Equipment and Process Manufacturing Engineer will play a crucial role in enhancing production capabilities and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of manufacturing. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including problem-solving, researching equipment purchasing, and acting as a liaison between design and manufacturing departments. The engineer will be tasked with researching, justifying, selecting, and purchasing capital equipment and processes, ensuring that the manufacturing operations are equipped with the latest technology and tools necessary for optimal performance. In addition to equipment procurement, the engineer will learn to operate the capital equipment purchased and troubleshoot any material and manufacturing equipment and process problems that arise. A key aspect of this role is to optimize work sequencing and workflow through various machines and work centers, which will involve making informed decisions about whether to make or buy certain components, ultimately aiming to increase efficiency and reduce costs. The engineer will also coordinate the outsourcing of parts and conceptualize tooling and fabrication designs to support production needs. The role requires the development and issuance of Manufacturing Engineering policies and procedures, as well as staying updated on the latest technologies in the field. The engineer will provide budgeting information and project updates to management, ensuring that all projects are on track and within budget. This position may also involve leading continuous improvement projects and training other employees, although it does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform problem solving and continuous improvement implementations for manufacturing processes.
• Research equipment purchasing and interface with vendors.
• Act as a liaison between design and manufacturing departments.
• Research, justify, select, and purchase capital equipment and/or processes.
• Learn to operate capital equipment purchased.
• Troubleshoot material and manufacturing equipment and process problems.
• Optimize work sequencing and workflow through machines/work centers.
• Determine make versus buy decisions to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate outsourcing of parts.
• Conceptualize tooling and fabrication designs.
• Develop and issue Manufacturing Engineering policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of latest technologies in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Provide budgeting information and project updates/status to management.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Computer aided drafting (CAD) proficiency, particularly with Unigraphics II.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Office computer programs.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, and measuring equipment.
• Five or more years of experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with production machining, material forming, assembly, and process flow.
• Experience with process instrumentation and controls.
• Experience with electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and overhead lifting/cranes.
• Familiarity with OSHA rules and regulations and standard safety practices.
• Experience operating equipment in a production center and knowledge of lean methodologies preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications related to production center equipment, project management, lean methodologies, or advanced engineering degree.