Engineer 1 Manufacturing

Driven by experience and defined by innovation, our mission is to engineer and deliver advanced composite aerospace components that support a wide variety of programs and customers. Rooted in a rich history, positioned with deep expertise and an understanding of advanced composites and aerospace manufacturing technologies, Axillon Aerospace continues to build on the company’s legacy of innovation, quality, and differentiated capabilities towards becoming the leader in this industry.

Under direct supervision, the engineer provides expertise in planning and designing manufacturing processes to improve the fabrication of new and existing Axillon Aerospace products. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to support projects/matters of some complexity. This role has a direct impact on efficiency, product quality, and the successful growth of new products.

Required Skills

• Plan and design manufacturing processes to improve the fabrication of new and existing Axillon Aerospace products. Determines the parts, equipment, and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications. Maintain labor standards, safety initiatives, facility layout, capacity analysis, and process simulation. Contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals.

• Participate in the introduction of new products to the manufacturing and supply chain environment. Transfer new products into production from a “design for manufacturability” approach.

• Assist in process improvement projects aligned with business strategies. Analyze production processes and output quality to improve efficiency in production yields and throughput. Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. Support capital equipment studies and proposal activity.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Experience

• Knowledge and ability to apply core concepts of engineering

• Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving

• Knowledge of CAD software, SolidWorks and/or CATIA, is a plus

• Ability to use existing procedures to solve problems

• Ability to research and analyze data effectively

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Company Core Competencies

1. Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

2. Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

3. Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

4. Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Other Competencies

1. Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

2. Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder

3. Manages ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear

4. Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels

Qualifications:
• Plan and design manufacturing processes to improve the fabrication of new and existing Axillon Aerospace products. Determines the parts, equipment, and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications. Maintain labor standards, safety initiatives, facility layout, capacity analysis, and process simulation. Contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals.

• Participate in the introduction of new products to the manufacturing and supply chain environment. Transfer new products into production from a “design for manufacturability” approach.

• Assist in process improvement projects aligned with business strategies. Analyze production processes and output quality to improve efficiency in production yields and throughput. Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. Support capital equipment studies and proposal activity.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.