Design Supervisor

Ascent Aerospace - Inspiring the next generation of flight!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provide supervision and direction to employees to ensure successful completion of assigned duties and tasks while adhering to department safety protocol. Responsible for implementing a driven, team-oriented culture, which embraces continuous improvements and ensures across the board operational and process excellence in all areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise and manage mechanical design functions to meet company goals & objectives
• Participates in the completion of design projects whenever necessary to augment the design capacity as a lead designer or quality checker
• Collaborates with Ascent project management, manufacturing, quality, and accounting to develop project plans, quality plans, project technical requirements and budgets
• Identifies customer driven changes that impact schedule and budgets. Coordinates impact with Ascent project management and key account managers as required for presentation of changes to the customer for approval and/or negotiation.
• Identifies internal issues which may impact committed schedules and develops solutions to bring project back in-line with commitments
• Develops training and implementation planning for continuous quality improvement to reduce rework & inefficiencies.
• Establishes the performance goals, allocates resources, and assesses policies for employees in coordination with management directives
• Interacts with customer representatives in a professional and timely manner to build the Ascent reputation as a company that values all aspects of quality, schedule compliance and overall service

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• High school diploma or GED
• 10+ years of experience in Tool Engineering or Tool Design
• 3+ years leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or design environment
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and working knowledge of MS Project
• Understanding of ASME Y14.5M-1994 Dimensioning and Tolerance standard
• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Proficient with CATIA V5, NX
• Experience with FEA software MSC Nastran a plus
• Able to work varied shifts, overtime and weekends when necessary
• Must have a willingness to apply for DOD Clearance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Design group personnel within Mechanical Engineering department

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some projects may require more out-of-the-area and overnight travel

COMPENSATION

Compensation will be based on geographic location and candidate experience

• Range 1 $140,000-$160,000
• Range 2 $110,000-$140,000

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person's relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

ABOUT US

Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent work with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Ascent Aerospace does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to Ascent Aerospace will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.