Lead Manufacturing and Supportability Engineer

Lead Manufacturing and Supportability Engineer

Location : Irvine, CA

Job ID : #69942

Pay Range : $100-125

Citizenship Requirement : U.S. Person Min years of experience : 10+

Degree Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related engineering field required; Master's or PhD degree preferred

Detailed Job Description :

Join us as we design for the future. Be a part of a team supporting the emerging industry of electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

Join a team of creative thinkers looking to build a better mobility experience for everyone by creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem with products that meet high level of safety and reliability in today's air transportation system.

What we do :

The Lead Manufacturing and Supportability Engineer is responsible for supporting all designs and providing expertise in manufacturing including production, test, evaluation, and certification.

This position develops efficient manufacturing solutions and processes to support the development of an eVTOL system.

The Lead Manufacturing and Supportability Engineer provides manufacturing expertise and gives feedback to leadership on technical approaches, products, and processes.

They also assist in creating standard processes and procedures within the field while working with the design team throughout the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design.

This role involves collaboration with all technical development teams.

What you can do :

• Lead all aspects of manufacturing and vendor trade studies
• Provide manufacturing support with an emphasis on speed and efficiency
• Coordinate manufacturing development activities, including DFM assessment, design reviews, procurement, and installation / integration
• Provide technical guidance as well as design support
• Assist leadership in prioritizing efforts based on manufacturing timelines
• Document manufacturing processes and work instructions
• Support aircraft installation and integration, including writing and releasing engineering orders and functional test procedures required for flight test and production aircraft
• Prepare and communicate design and technical materials to management and team members
• Up to 25% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering related engineering field required; Master's or PhD degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience with manufacturing and / or design of an aerospace system / product
• Experience developing and implementing new processes and procedures
• Experience with new aircraft development, prototyping, certification, and production
• Experience with supplier management and evaluation in a manufacturing capacity
• Knowledge of certification rules and processes, including ARP 4754A, ARP 4761, DO-160
• Experience with helicopter and / or tiltrotor rotor systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints

You may also contribute :

• Experience leading a team of technical personnel is preferred
• CATIA experience
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Benefits provided : 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law. Butler America Aerospace, LLC.

is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.