Production Engineer

Premier Aerospace Engineering Opportunity!

With over 60 years of pedigree and 1,400 employees across 20 locations worldwide, Sogeclair is a leading aerospace company that specializes in design, manufacturing, integration and certification of structures, interior components, and systems. Sogeclair Digital Engineering, a subsidiary of Sogeclair, is an established US based aerospace engineering service company, partnering with cutting edge aerospace OEMs. We provide exciting long term opportunities for diverse programs, including project based services and on-site at our customer locations. We are looking for motivated individuals with a passion for engineering to join our team!

Summary

• Performs the coordination and integration of different departments to ensure that the aircraft or components are on schedule, mitigate risks in a timely manner, and the aircraft/components meet quality and safety levels. The goal is to accomplish the production process in the smoothest, most judicious and most economical way.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess the risk induced by new tasks or reworks on the aircraft/components progress and defines action plans to negate those risks. Proposing risk reduction plans for future improvement.
• Coordinate and manage daily technical action plans and follow up with assembly team managers concerning assignment of tasks, operations and discrepancies to be performed on the aircraft/components according to the schedule and expected quality level.
• Conduct daily monitoring of critical issues and make improvements when needed (to include but not limited to shortages, technical events and schedule with actions necessary to keep the line moving). Reports to the assembly team Manager about critical issues with input regarding recommendations and actions to resolve them.
• Coordinates with other departments as required ensuring materials, parts, documentation, engineering data, and other items are delivered to the aircraft or shop on time.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and define a corrective action plan to improve the process or product in regards to cost, schedule, quality, etc.
• Manage aircraft/components transfers, projects, and new processes under the supervision of the Business Unit management. 
• Utilize support teams such to maintain the aircraft/components production process and to improve the schedule.
• May be selected as the assembly team’s subject matter expert (SME) for special projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Engineering, Business or related field. Completed, relevant education from an accredited college or university may be substituted with years of relevant work experience. 1 year of education = 2 years of experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in aircraft completions, maintenance and/or components manufacturing. 
• Knowledge of engineering practices and challenges related to the management of the production process.
• Ability to research, analyze and recommend efficient production processes through production engineering concepts regarding work-study, ergonomics, operation research, root cause analysis, manufacturing management, materials management, production planning etc.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate (both verbally and in writing) technical information contained in aircraft maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Proven abilities in analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems by determining and following detailed action plans.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include PowerPoint, Project, Access and SharePoint.
• Must be able to function throughout the total facility, including up and down stairs and in and out of aircraft with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Qualifications

• Fluent in French.
• Aeronautical experience.
• FAA Airframe and Power plant licenses.
• Leadership experience.
• Formal training in Lean/Continuous improvement.
• PMP Certification.
• Knowledge of Visual Basic.

We are in this together!

Sogeclair Digital Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination.

Whenever possible, the company and/or its client make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.