Manufacturing Engineer
As a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong Electrical background you will spend time on the manufacturing floor including Assembly, Metal Finishing, Shipping, Receiving and Stock Room, identifying and correcting issues that adversely affect productivity.
You will be responsible for determining the root cause and then implementing corrective actions and coordination of problem resolution.
You will be able to build strong positive relationships with all levels to maintain positive contacts when making changes to ensure buy-in.
Must be able to lead change through setting examples and influence.
Location : Aston, PA
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I I
Your Challenge
Working with Mechanics, Supervision and Staff to identify processes for improvement
Develop and implement plans to collect appropriate data for analysis of current state (Productivity factor, standard labor hours, TAKT time, On Time Delivery, etc.)
Using Lean tools, evaluate the results of the improvement plan and execute additional steps to improve as needed (following PDCA)
Drive the use of ERP (M3) system on the manufacturing floor to increase productivity. Create standards and product structures and update ERP (M3) system as required
Executing action items to enable implementation of new manufacturing processes
Act as Lean champion / facilitator for Operations
Drives improvements to 5S+1 throughout production areas
Maintain and update visual assembly documents that supplement assembly drawings
Responsible for reviewing and making recommended changes to improve efficiency of assembly processes and over-all equipment effectiveness
Maintenance and implementation of product structures and routings in ERP system
What You Bring
Bachelor of Science in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced engineering, design, analytical development or application work in a Lean manufacturing environment
Familiarity with basic assembly processes and methods to improve productivity (man hours, equipment capacity utilization, etc.)
Excellent computer skills including a familiarity with ERP systems, the Microsoft Suite and ability to read and understand assembly schematics and drawings.
Ability to ensure timely completion of all activities and remaining on schedule
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to instruct and train others on appropriate procedures and improvement process methods
Who We Are :
Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright's EMS Division, is a world leader in emergency arresting systems for military aircraft.
With two facilities, located in Aston, PA (USA), and Merpins, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems.