Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company Information

Continental has been a recognized world leader in the development of aviation products for over 115 years. Our aircraft piston engine leadership stretches from the A-70 radial engine, which established a new level of smoothness and reliability, to the engines for the Voyager aircraft, which successfully circumnavigated the globe without refueling. Whenever breakthroughs were made, we were there. From the Piper Cub to the setting of world altitude records for manned piston aircraft, Continental has led the way. We were the first to introduce the horizontally opposed cylinder configuration to help increase aircraft speeds and the first to introduce both fuel injection and turbocharging in general aviation aircraft. We also gain a competitive edge from our diversity and technological advances. Our most recent innovations include new Jet-A engines, the CD-170 and CD-300.

Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will develop, evaluate, and improve the manufacturing processes to ensure company production and quality standards are maintained at the Mobile, Alabama plant location. This position does not have supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed manufacturing work instructions
• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and process flow.
• Design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confer with Purchasing, Planning and Design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Specify equipment, materials, tooling, and gaging needed to perform.
• Evaluate products per design data and quality.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Confer with maintenance staff to troubleshoot production equipment.
• Train shop floor team members on production.
• Develop and identify continuous improvement opportunities in support of plant objectives and goals with an emphasis on Lean Manufacturing.
• Develop/alter CNC programs to support continuing production activities
• Apply statistical methods to evaluate process.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluate products according to established specifications and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements & Skills

• Education (either):
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Four to Ten years related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer Knowledge (Level of Proficient):
• Microsoft Office Products
• AutoCAD
• Visual Fox Pro
• ERP Systems
• CAD/CAM Software
• Extensive Background and Knowledge:
• Metal Cutting/Programming
• Metal Cutting, Grinding, and Honing
• Various machine controls
• G code Programming and Macro Variable Logic
• Complex CNC program changes at the control on the shop floor

• Working Knowledge and Understanding:
  • Shop Floor Gaging Methods
  • PPAP process
  • Basic:
    • GD&T
    • Engine Assembly Operations
    • SPC principles

• Physical Requirements:
• Work in a manufacturing shop floor
• Lift and carry up to 35
• Work in safety sensitive areas

• Stand on the manufacturing floor for the entire workday

• Frequently:
• bend
• squat
• kneel
• climb