Manufacturing Engineer 2

AXILLON AEROSPACE is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. Comprised of six, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer 2 oversees the activities associated with the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products. This includes ensuring the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. The ME2 will develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequences and processes in the manufacture and fabrication of parts which will include the estimation of manufacturing costs, time standards and the ability to recommend tooling and process requirements for new and existing products. They will act as a liaison with internal and external customer in releasing new products, participate in the selection, development and evaluation of personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Additionally, the Manufacturing Engineer 2 will provide high level technical expertise to a project or program planning, task layouts, technical calculations, design and analysis functions, technical report writing, presentations and other engineering functions as required.

Job Core Responsibilities

• Provides significant expertise in developing a range of engineering solutions to improve the manufacture of new and existing Axillon products
• Improves current production processes to manufacture products, using applicable methods and procedures
• Transfers new products into production from a “design for manufacturability” approach
• Participates in developing and maintaining documentation for processes and designs
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work variable schedules and additional hours as necessary

Job Specifications

Education: B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Industrial engineering.

Experience :  5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required.  2+ years of experience with composite materials and processing techniques such as autoclave, RTM, and compression molding preferred.

 Skills :

• Experience with AS9100 quality management system
• Excellent working knowledge of GD&T
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to establish objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives
• Experience with marketing support (meetings, presentations, customer interface) and proposals (excellent technical writing skills, cost estimating) experience is required
• Comfortable working in teams, yet also able to function independently
• Be able to make technical, data-driven decisions and execute with limited management support
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons or facts from data to draw conclusions
• Understand, follow and adhere to corporate Quality Management System on a daily basis
• Experienced with machine shop floor practices
• Mechanically able to assemble and disassemble parts and assemblies
• Experienced with composite material testing
• Experienced with contact and noncontact inspection methods
• Experienced with data acquisition systems to record temperature, position and pressure
• Organized, self-motivated, strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple duties, set priorities and follow tasks through completion
• Capable of working in an environment in which demands and priorities change
• Familiarity with processing techniques such as wet lay-up, mold and fixture design, inspection methods, and infusion preferred
• Experience with NADCAP quality management system preferred
• Computer software skills: SolidWorks, NX
• Experience with Minitab, Made to Manage (or other ERP systems), and nesting software preferred
• Ability to work 9/80 work schedule with flexibility to support additional demand when necessary
• Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $110K-$120K

Axillon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axillon is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.