Production Engineer

Job Title: ProductionEngineer
Department: Defense
Reports to: VP, Aviation Services
Location: St Louis, MO
Full/Part Time: Full time
Remote work authorized: No
FLSA Classification: Exempt
CBA: N/A
Effective Date: 1 Sept 2024
Security Clearance Req: Yes
Job Summary:
The Production Engineer will formalize the Company's production processes and procedures and strive for continuous productivity and quality improvements/enhancements.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Documenting current production procedures and create Company standards to improve the efficiency of the Production Department.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to the Company's production processes.
• Collaborate with Quality Department to identify and implement ongoing quality improvements.
• Maintain knowledge and technical expertise of current production best practices tools and techniques and implement them in a reasonable and responsible manner.
• Develop and implement production processes for new products, product enhancements and product changes. Install related fixtures and tooling, as required.
• Develop and implement enhanced production testing of products.
• Minimize overall production costs while maximizing productivity.
• Collect, analyze, summarize and present production and process data, information and trends to management.
• Create and maintain accurate and current documentation of tool drawings, design concepts and orders, in accordance with the Product Development and Quality Assurance functions.
• Source new equipment and material suppliers as required.
• Support process engineering change notice (ECN) and related Material Review Board (MRB) activities, as required.
• Assist in the evaluation of returned materials/products.
• Review internal operational facility layouts for process improvement.
• Estimate staffing requirements, production times, and relative costs to provide data for operational decisions.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Production team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Required Skills/Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of manufacturing and production processes and concepts.
• Creative with the ability to use modern technology in the production process.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong presentation skills (written and oral).
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• The ability to perform a multi-task job and adjust priorities as appropriate.
• Possess excellent time management skills. Be able to take the initiative to meet deadlines and the ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision.
• Action and detail oriented, having a drive for success.
• Able to interpret and apply policies and procedures appropriately.
• The ability to work effectively in a team situation as well as independently.
• The ability to network and interact effectively with a broad range of associates spanning varied disciplines and responsibilities.
• Must have a strong passion for product and process excellence and customer satisfaction.

Education, Experience and Certifications Required:
Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related STEM discipline.
• 10-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be a U.S citizen. Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Preferred degree in Computer Science, Physics, Math, or Electrical Engineering

• 12+ years experience in the field or related area.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• While primarily an office job, may require time at a manufacturing facility or other location.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to traverse manufacturing facility.
• CONUS travel may be required from time to time.

What We Offer:
Teammates at Albers Aerospace receive a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, employer paid term life, AD&D, long and short-term disability, and education and certification reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities*
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person