Manufacturing Engineer-Sourcing

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

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.

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