Lead Manufacturing Engineer

About Us:
Middle River Aerostructure Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of thrust reversers (the braking system on a jet engine), engine nacelle components and specialized aerostructures. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.7-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 90 years. In 2019, MRAS was acquired by ST Engineering North America, the U.S. affiliate of Singapore-based ST Engineering – becoming a part of its global network of aerospace facilities and offices. With the ownership change, the company was renamed Middle River Aerostructure Systems.

Role Summary/Purpose:

Support all aspects of assembly for legacy and NPI programs to improve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and new technology development. The role is a mix of technical work and of hands-on troubleshooting with production tools, parts, and operators.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide production troubleshooting support and daily direction to both hourly and salary manufacturing personnel.
• Develop and maintain assembly work instructions, repair plans, and vendor fabrication instructions.
• Design and implement new and revised assembly and inspection tooling.
• Review, interpret, and approve engineering drawings and specifications.
• Lead process improvement, driving labor hour and cycle reduction initiatives and enhanced productivity.
• Provide ME/DFM input on proposals, NPI design activity, and engineering change requests.
• Pursue new technology initiatives and R&D.
• Lead and support equipment upgrades through research, analysis, selection, purchase, and installation.
• Author SOWs for tools and equipment designed and manufactured externally
• Ensure processes prioritize safety and ergonomics.
• Support FAA, NADCAP, AS9100, and Customer audit activity
• Investigate product quality issues and implement improvements related to RCCA and defect reduction.
• Participate in regular cross-functional meeting with operations, quality, design, and program management
• Lead activities related to factory layout and capacity planning.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, from an accredited university
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Technical and hands-on experience with fabrication and mechanical assembly
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications
• CAD experience
  

Desired Characteristics

• Catia V5 experience
• Aerospace background
• GD&T experience
• Lean Manufacturing and six sigma methods experience

MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.

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