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Plastic Fabricating Company, Inc.
Manufacturing Engineer I
Job Location: Wichita, KS
Department:
Engineering
Shift:
Full Time (7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.)
Reports To:
Engineering Manager
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Job Summary:
Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launches on new or revised products.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
This position may involve knowledge of confidential information. Such information will be handled with the utmost discretion.
1. Improves manufacturing methods for composite parts and follows through to complete production approvals.
2. Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
3. Confers with Engineering Manager and Planning concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
4. Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
5. Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
6. Confers with Management, Engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
7. Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor or manager, in addition to the essential functions listed above.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to write and prepare from standard to complicated written materials, reports, correspondence, etc.
2. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
3. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
4. Ability to perform basic and more complicated mathematic fundamentals - add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
5. Ability to use PC computers and have command of Microsoft software - Word and Excel, PowerPoint, project management software, and others as needed. Use of company computer systems.
6. Ability to be confident in presentations and communications with customers and internal personnel.
7. Positive customer service and ability to work with others in a team setting.
8. Understanding of the inner workings of the company, and can answer questions asked by internal and external customers.
9. Strong knowledge of the aerospace industry and composites engineering.
10. Familiarity with compression molding techniques.
11. Program Management skills required to lead development of the part into production status by working with all areas of the company.
12. Strong verbal and written skills.
13. Excellent project solving skills are required.
14. Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
15. Strong motivation and self-starting initiative is required.
16. Strong technical skills are required.
17. Knowledge of Six Sigma, Kaizen, and/or Lean techniques are preferred.
Education and Experience:
1. Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills illustrated through experience.
3. Strong command of computer skills is required:
a. All Microsoft Office software used by the company
b. All related company systems - will be trained in these systems.
c. Project Management software.
d. Knowledge of composite design/manufacturing-specific software.
4. Minimum of five years of aerospace composite engineering experience is preferred.
5. Experience in Six Sigma, Kaizen and/or Lean techniques are preferred.
Work Authorization
Must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in order to access export controlled technology.
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.)
1. Regularly required to sit.
2. Must be mobile and physically able to move about the factory and production equipment.
3. Must be physically able to work with composites.
2. Frequent and regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk, or hear.
3. Occasionally reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
4. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
5. Frequent close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good vision is required - 20/40 with or without corrective lenses.
6. Availability, and capability, to travel for business purposes when required.
7. Ability to regularly communicate verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.
8. Must perform efficiently under pressure in a demanding work environment.
Mental and Emotional Demands
(The mental and emotional 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.)
1. Ability to apply logic in problem solving for both internal and external customers.
2. Communicate effectively with employees and customers.
3. Regularly works effectively, and relates well, with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the company. Exhibits a consistent professional manner in all situations.
Work Environment
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
1. May be exposed to outside weather conditions.
2. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
3. Ability to adjust from an air-conditioned office environment to high heat, in the plant, during the summer months.
Equipment and/or Machinery Used
1. Typical office tools
2. Personal Computers
3. Fax machines\
4. Copiers
5. Production Equipment
Hazardous Materials Required Training
1. Annual RCRA training for all employees (and within six months of hire date).
2. HazCom annual training for all employees.
3. Bloodborne pathogen annual training for all employees.
General: Maintain personal productivity and quality standards as determined by supervision. Follow standard departmental/company practices and procedures as outlined by management. Maintain area in a clean and orderly condition.
Note: This job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.
Plastic Fabricating Company, Inc.
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