Associate Principal Engineer

This position requires US Citizenship 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Work cooperatively with other departments on production floor and near composite structures. 

• Willing to work projects as a team or independently, as necessary. 

• Thorough interpretation of Catia and 3Dx models, datasheets, and customer specifications 

• Understanding of paint and assembly processes, tooling, techniques, and methodology 

• Manage procedural work instructions for production operations 

• Utilize good problem-solving judgement and project management skills 

• Evaluation of nonconformances, exhibit strong decision-making skills, and provide clear written disposition of repairs (MRB) 

• Drive results through leading/participating in PFMEA, Kaizen, & Six Sigma evaluations and improvement implementation 

• Review of tooling usage and provide technical recommendations for poka-yoke or other risk reduction activities 

• Review and monitor complex GD&T stack-up in an aircraft structure and interactions with tooling 

• Drive/support implementation of automated drilling equipment for large aircraft structures 

• Develop process improvements, shop aids, etc. to mitigate defects and increase production rates 

Education/Additional Skills: 

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent years of experience; Mechanical or Aerospace degree preferred 

• 10+ years in manufacturing/process engineering; Aerospace composite industry preferred 

• Ability to apply DMAIC, LEAN, PFMEA, Six Sigma, Poka-yoke improvements 

• Root Cause and Corrective Action / Nonconformance Disposition (MRB) 

• Shop Planning Generation (MS Office Products, etc) 

• GD&T understanding (ASME Y14.5) 

• Experience in CNC machining environnement a plus 

• Green Belt Certified a plus 

• Experience in Windchill, and SAP a plus 

• Willingness to perform "hands-on" work a plus