Engineering Manager - Vista, United States - LMI Aerospace

LMI Aerospace Vista, United States

1 week ago

Full time

Description

WHO ARE WE

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Engineering - Machining has engineering and technical responsibility for the assigned multi-site Center of Excellence (COE) at Sonaca North America. Areas of responsibility include the operating sites, value streams and suppliers primarily engaged in Assembly or Machining of company product.

With the Business Unit Leader, and under the direction of the Director of Engineering, the Manager, Engineering - Machining will assist in the generation and execution of company engineering strategy through all the assigned operating units in the COE. The Manager, Engineering - Machining will always model and uphold the Sonaca North America values and principles while behaving in a manner consistent with the Sonaca North America Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Specific responsibilities include the following:

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the development and deployment of engineering plans within the COE and ensure activities are aligned to Corporate engineering strategic vision, mission & goals.
Develops and helps to execute the Business Unit Leaders engineering strategy and budget regarding new projects, technology insertion, site modernization and operational problem solving.
Drives assignments and plant projects to meet 100% on time delivery & Quality to all customers.
Demonstrable working knowledge and understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities and driving cycle time reductions and cost out of products.
Lead engineering staff within specific COE to achieve timely completion of site/department projects and objectives to facilitate program rate readiness.
Assist in the development and scope of assigned or initiated projects and tasks. Work with sites/ departments to build appropriate project teams and technical responsibility for assigned tasks.
Develop and report performance metrics related to schedule attainability for projects and initiatives.
Communicate with appropriate plant and corporate personnel to secure concurrence of the project goals, funding and tasks. Report progress at recurring COE, site and business level meetings.
Interface with personnel to "Inform & Influence" the technical leadership at the plants while supporting and motivating their engineering and technical staff.
Define and organize activities and solutions which address or investigate problems and solutions.
Lead engineering change activities related to production work and ensured changes are properly addressed from preplanning through to implementation and delivery of product to customer.
Leads process development effort with cross-functional teams to review product design, develop optimal manufacturing plans, tool designs, cell layouts, work instructions, process flows and set-up procedures, while adhering to safety, quality, and productivity protocols.
Work with Corporate Tooling department to development, design and deliver tools to sites for all stages of manufacturing and delivery.
Leads efforts to develop manufacturing equipment for process through either machine upgrades or acquisition of new capital equipment.
Provide leadership and coaching in the utilization of processes and tools such as Advanced Planning Quality Procedures (APQP), Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP), LEAN principles, Practical Problem-Solving methods, Root-Cause and Corrective Action and tools such as PFMEA's, Risk Assessments, mistake/error proofing, etc.
Ensure proper use of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system is maintained at all sites through the proper use of Teamcenter to manage customer and engineering data.
Assists production staff as process expert by utilizing troubleshooting, diagnosis, debugging, and other technical skills to keep production lines running at peak efficiency.
Be a safety champion by ensuring Safety analysis and implementation is conducted in all projects and initiatives.
Stay current and up to date with industry trends.
Train and develop personnel in the group, maintain technical competence and expand knowledge of technical developments.
Other duties and responsibilities as needed

Travel Required

Yes, 25-30% travel expected

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, aerospace, operations, or related discipline
A minimum of 12 years of related aerospace experience and minimum of 3-5 years leading cross-functional groups of people. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the engineering and project management disciplines
Industry experience working with machining, assembly, fabrication, processing, and composites. Experience in working with multiple Aerospace manufacturing facilities in a matrixed environment.
Solid business acumen and possess the ability to strategically calculate how engineering impacts long term strategy and financial performance.
Demonstrated experience in an AS9100 compliant business using Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to remove waste.

WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?

We take care of our people.

401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan - for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance
Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an "at will" basis and may be terminated at any time.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company's online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America's Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veterans Employer

NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS

It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates ("LMI Aerospace").

This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.

Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.

Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email -

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