Associate Principal Engineer - Salt Lake City, UT

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