Production Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies. With more than 55 years of experience, it specializes in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and aftermarket customers.

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow.

As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words We are and include : service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable.

FDH Aero is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,200 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.

BTC Electronic Components, an FDH Aero Company is a value-add distributor of connectors and manufacturer of custom harness and cable assemblies.

BTC Electronic delivers products to customers that meet established regulations, standards and specifications primarily for the aerospace and defense industries.

The Production Engineer will support Management in the development of manufacturing documentation, processes and through continuous improvement initiatives.

They will also be responsible for various projects including product qualification, product maintenance, tool design and other tasks as they arise.

The primary goal of a production engineer is to maximize efficiency within a company by finding the best use of people, equipment, and facilities.

Production engineers review a company’s current means of production and evaluate where changes must be made to improve product quality while reducing cost.

They must be able to communicate ideas and proposals, as well as train workers on how to change their behavior to achieve maximum efficiency.

Because the job is about being as efficient as possible, a production engineer must be able to work within a budget and account for any expenditure’s made.

Responsibilities :

• Provides process improvements
• Sets work standards
• Evaluates operational costs
• Validates capital expenditures
• Documents operational procedures
• Determines most economical process flows and performs project management functions
• Identifies, evaluates, and recommends changes or improvements in operational process, procedures, and equipment and provides analysis to support these changes
• Performs process validation and maintains necessary documentation
• Assists users in understanding and establishing baseline performance and standards
• Develops budget and capital expenditure plans for operational improvement
• Manages and / or participates in project teams to achieve defined objective and deliverables using standardized company processes
• Develops cost comparisons on alternate processes, parts, tooling, equipment, or systems within operations
• Performs cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis
• Lowers the cost of production by eliminating wastes in both manpower and materials
• Researches, develops, and implements cost reduction program
• Directs and assists in the preparation of various reports and presentation for field and executive management
• Develops, maintains, and distributes reports as required
• Other job duties may include analysis, operations management, logistics, technical sales, and quality control

Qualifications :

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or another relevant field is required
• A minimum of three to five years of previous employment in electronics industry is preferred
• Experience in the field of connectors or cable assembly is highly preferred
• Business Acumen & Analysis : Will have keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with business situations in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.

Will display thoughtful analysis, clear logic underlying business decisions, pay close attention to key dimensions of implementation and operation, and be disciplined in performance management.

• Adaptability : Adapts to change, open to new ideas, and responsibilities
• Computer Skills : Skilled with computers, takes advantage of new technology, learns new tools quickly, and uses technology to enhance job performance.

Solidworks experience preferred.

• Cooperation : Establishes and maintains effective relations, exhibits tact and consideration, displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, helps and support to co-workers, works cooperatively in group situations, and works actively to resolve conflicts
• Customer Service : Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, and strives to solve issues raised by customers
• Dependability : Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, and good attendance record
• Ethics : Honest, accountable, and maintains confidentiality
• Interpersonal Skills : Builds strong relationships, is flexible / adaptable, works well with others, and solicits feedback
• Job Knowledge : Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, and keeps job knowledge current
• Judgment : Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports, and explains reasoning for decisions, and includes appropriate people in decision making process in a timely manner
• Organizational skills : Information is organized and accessible, maintains efficient workspace, and manages time well
• Problem-Solving : Strives to understand contributing factors and works to resolve complex situations
• Quality : Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, and seeks opportunities to improve product / services
• Results-Driven : Defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, and articulates vision and steps for achievement
• Sense of Urgency : Meets deadlines, establishes appropriate priorities, and gets the job done in a timely manner
• Strategic Thought : Works to establish and articulate vision and shows creativity when defining solutions
• Use of Technology : Demonstrates required skills, adapts to new technologies, troubleshoots technological problems, uses technology to increase productivity, and keeps technical skills up to date
• Discretion and Confidentiality : Understands what information can be shared freely, both internally and externally, and is discreet about what they tell others.

Demonstrates ability to be able to source and evaluate the information necessary to decide on a specific course of action and acts according to their discretion.

Properly secures and protects confidential business information.

• Ability to design, source, and build tooling and fixtures in-house
• Process automation and mechanical design automation experience
• Manufacturing knowledge of injection molding, casting, machining, and 3D printing
• Experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, and water-based systems
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Worked with and interpreted Mil-Spec requirements and standards
• Project management and team collaboration experience
• Knowledge of Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA / VE) strategies
• Ability to create indented BOMs, engineering drawings, design presentations, and other custom engineering documents as needed
• Experience with PDM or PLM Systems
• Experience or training in Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to create Control Plans, Work Instructions, Engineering Releases, and Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
• Other duties as assigned

Exam Requirements :

Employees are required to have an annual eye exam and if corrective lenses are necessary, you will be required to have safety guards added to those lenses or have prescription safety glasses.

Proof of exam must be submitted annually.

BTC Electronic Components, an FDH Aero Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.