Sr Manufacturing Producibility Engineer - A&D

Job Requirements

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world's fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a one-hundred year one, driven by aspiration, hunger, and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, test, and ensure quality as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for everyone! If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when there's an obstacle, we learn and overcome it together; and when you win, we all win - then we're eager to hear from you!

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Work Location: Columbus, GA

Work Experience:

• BS Manufacturing, or equivalent technical degree
• 10+ years relevant experience in Quality / Manufacturing / Industrial / Supply Chain Engineering
  • 5+ years in the Aerospace & Defense Industry preferred
• Other Manufacturing or Quality Certifications - noteworthy

Industry: Aero-Engine (i.e. gas turbine / turbomachinery)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Primary: Determine presence of reoccurring "producibility" issues and COPQ is high. Use your expertise and experience to help ascertain, evaluate, propose, and implement changes to the current process via a formal Root Cause - Corrective Action (RC-CA) process - such as 8D, DMAIC, Red X, Zero Defect and may include DoEs.
• May be called upon to provide Manufacturing Engineering services (support) to Aerospace & Defense OEM customers in the areas of new product planning/launching, production, or transition of aero-engine hardware and assemblies to achieve stated requirements.
• May also conduct aspects of Part Qualification process - such as MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) and its elements - including Control Plans, PFMA, MSA, PPAP, FAI).
• OEM work may involve supporting MRO side of business as well in similar manners.
• In all work, provide technical work review / training / mentorship / support to team co-members.
• Engage with customer, customer's suppliers, et al in a competent, technical, and professional manner (SME/PoC/Lead).
• Support business growth (supporting quoting and interviewing)

Work Experience

Required Skills (Technical Competency) / Attributes:

• Knowledge of modern, high-tech, metals-based, manufacturing processes (including composites and specialized coatings)
• Conducting NPI (New Product Induction), Production, and Transition work toward meeting Part Qualification requirements Control Plans, PFMEA, PPAP, MSA, EFPR, LAI/FAI, as well as Producibility level targets (MRL).
• Understanding of APQP and specifically Material, Process, Inspection Planning, and Process Flow
• Ability to determine true Root Cause(s) of issues within manufacturing environment and then develop/provide Corrective Action(s) that turn off the problem and do not create new issues. Evaluate the validity and feasibility of others doing likewise.
• Familiar with emerging technologies and practices - MBD&I, Industry 4.0 technologies, AI, Predictive Maintenance techniques. Proper use of Lean Mfg concepts.
• Fully conversant in reading and understanding technical drawings incorporating GD&T
• Understanding of proper gage selection (all types - manual, automated, contact, non-contact, non-destructive, etc) and their proper use.
• Ability to establish/interpret/review manufacturing and quality requirements including KPC, KPV, KPI, Process Capability (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) and SPC charting.
• Knowledge of proper tooling, part handling, transporting, and storage
• Interacting with electronic based MRP / SW / WI systems (input/mining/extracting/analyzing)
• Reviewing/Approving work of others.
• Establish/build customer relations - create sustained customer champions.

Desired Skills / Attributes:

• Manufacturing experience in producing Gas Turbine engine hardware.
• Familiarity with AS9100-D, AS13100, AS9145, AS9110, AS6081, ISO 9001-2015, TS-16949, FAA/FARs, DCMA/DoD, and related ISO standards)
• Familiarity with CNC Programs. Read and Understand CMM Report.
• CAD work (NX noteworthy)
• Product Lifecycle Mngt tools (TeamCenter, Solumina, Windchill)
• Understanding of A&D industry MRB process
• Advanced MS office tools (Excel - pivot, charts, lookups, macros; PowerPoint - tech presentations, training; Word - procedural writing). Data reporting tools (Power BI, Qlik, etc.)
• Using Minitab, R, JMP, SPSS or related tools
• Presenting technical data/results to customer and regulatory representatives
• Service Provider mindset
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and organized
• Maintain integrity & ethics in all situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Citizen Status: Due to customer's work classification and security, candidate's citizenship status must be: "U.S. Citizen".
• Travel: Domestic / International Travel 10% - typically 1-2 weeks/travel event.
• Ability to use personal transportation (work, customer, other).
• Shift: 1st shift M-F, Flexible schedule without compromise to our customer's needs.
• FLSA Status: Salary role. 40 hr/wk w/ paid OT (per company policies). Unpaid lunch.
• Flexibility to meet both Business deadlines and custom Work/Life balance plan.
• Heavily Regulated Industry with strict adherence to procedures and standard work.
• Office and/or Shop Floor Environments.
• Common activities include sitting, walking, and standing.
• Typically includes substantial amounts of computer work - but can also include hands-on activities (e.g. lifting, inspecting, transporting, etc.).
• Lift / Transport 25 lb. (if/when working on-site).
• 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 will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Apply: https://www.quest-global.com/careers/

QuEST Global is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

(Rev: JLJ_SrME-Producibility 1B/1A-31Oct24 - mod)

Benefits:

• Paid OT (as per policy)
• Bonus plan (as per policy)
• 401(k) matching (as per policy)
• Group based Dental insurance
• Group based Health insurance
• Group based Vision insurance
• Paid time off (Vacation / Holiday / Sick)
• Referral and Cost Saving Idea bonus

Pay: $80,000 - $90,000/Year