Methods Engineer I - Vero Beach, United States - Piper Aircraft

    Piper Aircraft
    Piper Aircraft Vero Beach, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description Methods Engineer I (Full Time)

    Department:
    All Openings, EngineeringEssential Job Functions Develop and maintain Methods process plans and other related documents.

    The primary responsibility is to create and maintain the necessary documents for the production of various models and components of Piper Aircraft.

    The employee's knowledge of our ERP system and processes in conjunction with their discretion and judgment are required to develop and maintain manufacturing process planning documents.

    These documents are maintained by interpreting the Type Design data released from Design Engineering and converting it into the detailed process planning utilized by manufacturing for the production of fabricated parts, sub-assemblies, aircraft final assembly, and completion.

    These duties require the employee to exercise their judgment and discretion when creating and maintaining process planning to ensure the final product meets the engineering Type Design.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Develop detailed work instructions for Production on new and existing planning
    • Train and provide guidance and assistance to Methods Planners
    • Determine when First Article Inspections are required
    • Provide support to Methods Planners and Production
    • Review and approve EO's in sign-off process
    • Plan Engineering Orders (EO's) and Engineering Work Orders (EWO's)
    • Input items, routings and BOM's into LN
    • Provide planning for Non-Conformances (NC's) and Corrective Actions (CA's)
    • Create/Release Tool Orders and TRA's
    • Develop and maintain generic aircraft line station structures in LN
    • Design and maintain flow charts for each aircraft model
    • Proficiently write and maintain constraints within ERP System
    • Coordinate with Marketing/Sales new Product Features established by engineering options
    • Maintain Aircraft Product Description forms ensuring compliance with established aircraft configurations
    • Manage Piper internal website Methods data
    • Maintain Aircraft Current Production Models form
    • Assist Production Planning with configuration control
    • Create and maintain aircraft service wing structures
    • Plan customer service items and service center work orders
    • Create and maintain tasks and work centers within ERP system
    • Attend scheduled meetings
    • Assist in solving methods and tooling problems
    • Develop continuous process improvements to existing aircraft structures and detail part routings
    • Coordinate and assist Manufacturing Engineering with developmental processes
    • Assist Methods Planners with configuration control for active production orders
    • Evaluate and eliminate redundant production orders with First Article Inspection
    • Coordinate projects involving Engineering and Manufacturing, ensuring a smooth implementation into production.
    • Perform other related duties as required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    • Maintain Methods planning for product improvements with guidance from Sr. Methods Planners and Methods Engineers
    • Determine when First Article Inspections are required
    • Provide support to Methods Engineering and Production
    • Input items, routings, and BOMs into LN
    • Provide planning for Non-Conformances (NC's)
    • Create/Release TRA's
    • Work with Methods Planners and Engineers to maintain generic aircraft line station structures in LN
    • Assist with continuous process improvements to existing aircraft and details
    • Attend scheduled meetings
    • Assist in solving methods and tooling problems
    • Perform other related duties as required Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred Experience Engineering degree or 10 years Methods experience and highly skilled. Microsoft Office experience, as well as general computer literacy is also required to perform the duties of this position. Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Teamcenter, TC vis, and NX experience are preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

    American with Disability Act Requirements:

    External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

    All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

    Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required. If you would like to set profiles, manage, and track your submissions you can register here