Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Parsons, United States - Ducommun

Description

Job Description Manufacturing Engineering ManagerJob DescriptionManufacturing Engineering ManagerThe position oversees all manufacturing engineering aspects of the company, which are critical to the day-to-day functioning of the company.

Who are we?Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California.

Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Parsons, Ks manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. Travelers around the world count on our employees for their commitment to quality.

Why Ducommun? Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved WorkplacesClean and climate controlled working environmentOpportunity for career growthGreat benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursementJob Summary Leads, supervises and directs the manufacturing engineering team which includes tool design Provide leadership and direction in manufacturing in product flow, tooling and standard work procedures Provide input for manufacturability, direct and non-recurrent costProvide leadership during technical information exchange with customersProvide implementation of manufacturing that is process dependentDevelop and mature the manufacturing engineering culture and infrastructure for the companyDemonstrated knowledge of the manufacturing engineering requirements with military and government programsReviews and makes recommendations on policies and procedures to maximize department operating performanceTeam leader for cause and corrective action team, a cross-functional team that includes members from Quality and Manufacturing Engineering functions.

Supports manufacturing and other departments as an internal customer.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills & QualificationsQualifications Computer proficient in the following:

MS Office including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Word, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, and Inventor (or Solid works) Six Sigma, Lean Product development, Kaizen Activity are highly desirableAbility to lead a group of people in a constructive, productive and fair mannerAbility to multi taskAbility to read and interpret blueprints and mylarsStrong analytical and communication skillsAbility to drive relentless root cause analyses to gain from our mistakesPleasant personality, must interact with all levels of personnel, customers and vendorsRead and understand internal procedures and policiesOvertime and weekend work as needed to support manufacturingOvernight travel as needed to support customer and manufacturingAbility to keep confidential informationTeam oriented with a continuous improvement outlook Required Experience and EducationBachelor's degree, preferably in engineering discipline or a technical fieldExperience and/or knowledge of Unigraphics CAD/CAM preferredTen years experience in an aerospace manufacturing environmentManagement experience in an aerospace manufacturing environmentKnowledge of aerospace company specifications and practicesExperience in Design to Specification processes and Build to Print processesExperienced with line flow, standard work, tooling and LEAN manufacturing applicationsDesign for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) experienceMRP/ERP systems experienceDemonstrated ability to effectively build, manage and lead a manufacturing engineering department Safety Work EnvironmentMust have good finger dexterity - computer data entry.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focusMust be able to communicate effectivelyMust be able to handle stress associated with management positionFrequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.

Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouchMust be able to occasionally move and/or lift from poundWorking conditions are:50% office environment, 50% manufacturing environmentNoise level is moderate in office environmentFrequently works near moving mechanical partsOccasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and extreme heatHearing protection must be worn in designated manufacturing areasSafety glasses (ANSI Z87 compliant) required in all manufacturing areas.

Safety Footwear shall be in accordance with the following:
ASTM standard F with minimum impact resistance, compression resistance and metatarsal designation ratings of 75 foot pounds (i.e. ASTM F I/75 C/75 Mt/75), which are viewable on the inside tag of footwear.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments in accordance with business needs and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled3333 Main StreetParsons, Kansas, 67357United States