Manufacturing Engineer-Sourcing - Saginaw, United States - Linear Motion

Description

Summary:
This position requires a professional capable of participating in selecting tooling, gaging, and developing processes to ensure parts are manufactured on time with the highest quality by performing the following duties:

UMBRAGROUP S.p.

A is seeking an Aerospace Strategic Sourcing Engineer who will be responsible for assisting suppliers who can provide components and processes to produce complex parts and devices.

The person in this position will participate in cross functional product development and industrialization teams.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Self-manage short- and long-term projects, including interacting with internal department and vendors
Design manufacturing processes from experiential knowledge
Develop new manufacturing methods to capture new business and drive sustainability for current and new programs
Design and modify fixturing and tooling to meet process requirements
Assist Procurement with sourcing selection, both current and new, by providing technical insights into supplier capabilities, longevity, and review of supplier proposed processes for potential failures
Assist Quality with source development through technical product/process reviews with suppliers
Identify and implement contractual flow down requirements
Identify potential improvements with impact analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives
Design and maintain characteristic accountability plans for legacy and new products
Generate clear and concise standard work instructions
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of the organization
Evaluates suppliers' core competencies and competitive positioning using cost models
Collaborates on the development of cost reduction plans
Collaborates with planning to obtain the Capacity Analysis of the supply chain
Requests, processes, and analyzes RFQs and Quotes
Participates in design-to-cost activities and make-or-buy decisions
Other duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job

Requirements


Education and/or Experience:
Minimum 5 years relative experience, Ball Screw/Bearing/Actuation background preferred
Minimum 3 years relative experience, Supply Chain
BSME, BSMET, or similar education background preferred
Experience/Interest in conventional & non-conventional machining, chemical processing, non-destructive testing, and heat treatment
Must be an independent learner, able to perform value added research & investigation
Excellent communication and follow-up skills
Working knowledge of quality systems and control plans
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
High level of analytical ability
Highly developed individual contributor
Capable of becoming a subject matter expert within the business (related to Manufacturing Engineering Activities)
Proficiency with CAD systems, Siemens NX preferred
Ability to travel (including internationally) as required, expected to be ~25%-50%


Required:
Due to ITAR regulations, must be a U.S. Person


Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Language, Math, and Reasoning Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, set-up sheets, travelers, procedure manuals and government regulations.

Possess a strong geometric/trigonometric mathematical understanding.


Computer Skills:
Must be able to use the computer and computer software as required by job. Must be proficient in MS Office applications. Basic understanding of code (VBA, C#, C++, etc.) is preferred.


Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is in a standard manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical equipment. The noise levels are frequently moderate to loud. Safety glasses and safety shoes (steel toed) are required throughout the shop floor. Hearing protection is recommended in certain areas.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees are required to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

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 job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


EOE
Salary Description

100000 to 115000
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