Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

At Radius Aerospace - Phoenix, we offer a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. The work environment is fast-paced and high-energy. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. Help us succeed by doing your part as a Manufacturing Engineer.

We are seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at our facility in Chandler, AZ. In this role you will be working from engineering design documents, CAD models, specifications and PO requirements to prepare and determine equipment, tooling, materials, methods of manufacture and facilities required to produce a particular product at the lowest cost consistent with quality specifications.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepares shop operation sketches, instructions sheets, BOMs, tool orders and maintains production planning.
• Determines the most cost-effective integrated fabrication and inspection method to meet customer requirements.
• Ensures compliance with customer requirements (both dimensional and specification driven requirements). Collaborates with quality and utilizes appropriate measuring techniques.
• Designs and makes complete drawings of tooling needed to fabricate parts using CAD software. Constructs plans & work orders to get tooling fabricated either in house or OSP.
• Contributes to and follows project plan on new product development orders.
• Responsible for engineering liaison with customers; has specific knowledge of all customer quality requirements and specifications and capable of communicating with the customers.
• Resolves implementation and process problems and responds quickly to liaison request related to manufacturing.
• Provides technical assistance to shop inspection performs MRB dispositions and conducts investigative assistance to shop inspection and to solve quality and process problems.
• Maintains close working relationships with all departments and individuals involved on assigned projects and coordinates with customer representatives as necessary.
• Monitors cell metrics for gross margin, scrap, re-work, 5S and continuous improvement of lean manufacturing cells. Identify improvement opportunities and develop plans to address them.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned.

Education and experience required:

• An Engineering Degree (BS; Bachelor of Science) and three years minimum experience; or ten years related experience; or a combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment where the principal manufacturing was in the use of exotic sheet metal, preferably in an Aerospace environment.
• Ability to review and interpret complex engineering blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and 3D CAD models.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication methods such as Hydroforming, heat treat, braze, laser cutting, brake forming, welding (TIG and Resistance) and NDT processes.
• Proficient in Sheet-Metal manufacturing methods utilizing metals such as Aluminum, Nickel alloys, Stainless Steels & Titanium.
• Proficient experience with CAD modeling. Experience designing appropriate tools and fixturing for fabrication of parts utilizing the CAD software. Preferred software is Autodesk Inventor or similar.
• Familiarity with MRP system Syteline or similar.
• Understand lean tools such as Six Sigma and VSM
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to immediate supervisor, or to upper management.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Project.
• US Citizenship required

Physical ability:

Ability to stand for extended intervals, lift up to 50 lbs and safely navigate an active manufacturing environment.

Additional information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer: Radius Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Disability Accommodation: If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Drug-Free Workplace: In order to maintain our Drug-Free work environment, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.
• Cybersecurity and Compliance: All employees are required to comply with the company's cybersecurity, information security, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling policies. This includes safeguarding sensitive information, completing mandatory security training, and promptly reporting any suspected data or security incidents. Certain roles may involve access to CUI associated with U.S. Department of Defense contracts and require completion of CMMC/ITAR compliance training.
• ITAR/EAR Requirements: Pursuant to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants for select positions may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status to meet the minimum qualifications. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
• Work Authorization: All U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.