Manufacturing Engineer III (MANUF003208)
Sargent Aerospace

Sargent Aerospace & Defense

Founded in 1919, RBC Bearings (Nasdaq: ROLL) has a long, successful history of quality craftsmanship and innovation in highly technical bearing products that require sophisticated design solutions and manufacturing capabilities for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense applications around the world. In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.

Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines and land based vehicles.

At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.

Sargent’s continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company’s commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.

Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus platforms
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
• 401k Savings & Investment Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• HSA/FSA
• Life & Disability Insurance

• Flexible Schedules
  • 3 & 4-day work week
  • ½ day Fridays
• Gym & Rideshare Incentives

Purpose and Scope:

Develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods. Drives product and process changes to reduce cost and improve quality and delivery by using statistical methods and sound manufacturing principles. Acts as a subject matter expert in hydraulic assembly and test. Champions capital projects. Implements Lean and Six Sigma strategies in support of a continuous improvement culture to increase productivity.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Model safe behavior at all times
• Support hydraulic assembly and test with all required technical needs. Determine labor hours required to complete each operation of work order and determine inspection points and scope.
• The Manufacturing Engineer will optimize and document all aspects of manufacturing processes by working on the floor with technicians, identifying improvement opportunities and applying simpler, faster, cost effective and reliable methods.
• Evaluate new and existing processes to ensure quality and safety of the job
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing and process instructions for complex parts as well as modifications to existing products.
• Champion the use of Process Controls to measure capability, reduce variability, and overall improve the quality of the product.
• Drive and support Lean Manufacturing techniques in the shop including process mapping, cellular manufacturing, set-up time reduction, and overall waste reduction
• Effectively use process improvement strategies and techniques including Lean and Six Sigma to minimize waste and maximize economies.
• Review designs for completeness and ease of manufacture
• Coordinate and implement capital improvement projects
• Perform engineering analyses and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and sustaining production. Perform root cause and corrective action on parts and processes that are not in control.
• Identify new equipment, tools and processes to improve process capability, and cycle times.
• Design hydraulic assembly tooling & test fixtures to improve processes.
• Participate in concurrent engineering to ensure new and legacy designs are able to be manufactured and that optimum processes equipment and tools are employed.
• Must be able and willing to work extra time as necessary to ensure completion of assigned tasks
• Depending on candidate, May include the supervision of up to 4 direct reports.

Required Skills, Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field and 10 years experience as a manufacturing engineer, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field and minimum 12 years experience as a manufacturing engineer OR
• Associate’s degree in Engineering or related technical field plus 15 years of manufacturing engineering related experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 20 years of manufacturing engineering related experience
• Experience working in Aerospace, Defense, Medical or other regulated industries
• Experience working in the manufacturing of hydraulics assemblies with a solid understanding of hydraulic systems
• Advanced ability to develop manufacturing processes based on assembly and test requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic test failures, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions
• Green belt certification in Six Sigma and Lean Principles or equivalent
• Understanding of test equipment, data acquisition and signal processing
• Experience in Product Realization activities taking product from design, through qualification to production
• Experience in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, schematics and relevant test and inspection equipment
• Experience working in a team setting with the ability to train and mentor other team members
• Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Skills, Education and Experience:

• Black belt certification in Six Sigma and Lean Principles
• Experience executing Capital Investment projects
• Demonstrated solid modeling proficiency
• Certification in Project Management or demonstrated ability

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