Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Our Company

With a history dating back to the Wright Brothers, Hartzell Aviation is a growing family of brands committed to innovation and the continuous improvement of general aviation and is owned by Arcline Investment Management, a growth oriented private equity firm who invests in niche, technology driven businesses in high value industries. Hartzell Aviation focuses on investing in world-class processes and leading-edge technologies to support today's aircraft owners and operations. Each of the companies in the Hartzell Aviation family of brands is unified by the same core value: Built on Honor. Built on Honor reflects a collective commitment to uphold the highest stands in quality, performance and support. Built on Honor is integral to everything we do.

Hartzell Engine Tech

Hartzell Engine Tech is a leading OEM supplier and aerospace technology company headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, with additional locations across the US and Canada, that provides engine accessories and heating solutions that meet the demanding challenges of today's aircraft systems. Included in its portfolio of companies is Hartzell Aerospace Welding, located in Eagan, Minnesota and Edmonton, Alberta, provides quality aviation exhaust systems and custom metal fabrication. As a world leader in aircraft exhaust systems and engine months, the company's core competencies include certified welding, precision machining and sheet metal fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

Hartzell Engine Technologies seeks a Manufacturing Services Engineer to support operations for new, rebuilt, and overhauled components for aerospace applications. The selected candidate will be responsible for support and continuous improvement of manufacturing and assembly performance through collaborative initiatives and efforts aimed at improving quality and optimizing our use of facilities, processes, machines, tooling, and equipment. All activities are performed in compliance with FAA regulations.

Key Deliverables of Position

• Designs, revises, documents, and configuration manages operational processes.

• Designs, revises, and configuration manages operational process documentation.

• Monitors Engineering Change Orders and equivalent changes for required creation of and/or revision to operational processes and process documentation. Notifies and works collaboratively with operations management to create operational processes and documents and/or revise them.

• Monitors, troubleshoots, and optimizes operational processes to ensure safety, reduce defects, improve quality, improve capability, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency.

• Designs, draws, and/or procures required technology, equipment, tooling, and fixtures.

First Year Success Factors

1. Improved manufacturing and assembly quality.

2. Improved manufacturing and assembly efficiency.

3. Optimum process documentation methodology defined and process documentation underway.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience in a manufacturing and/or assembly environment

Required Technical Competencies

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

2. Strong and structured problem solving skills to validate root cause and implement corrective actions

3. Knowledge of Manufacturing

• Work holding/assembly fixture design

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T

• Material characteristics (Aluminum, Steel, Elastomers, etc.)

• Work holding/fixturing to insure Safe and efficient assembly methods

4. 3D modeling capability

5. Proficient with MS Office software

Preferred Technical Competencies

1) Experience with aviation quality management systems ( AS9100) and the FAA regulatory system

2) Experience creating Process FMEAs and Control Plan development

3) Process and layout optimization

4) Knowledge of inspection tools and techniques

5) Team facilitation skills

Required Behavioral Competencies

1) Builds Strategic Working Relationships - Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals

2) Continuous Learning - Demonstrated ability to learn continuously and apply newly gained knowledge and skill on the job

3) Contributes to Team Success - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

4) Facilitates Change - Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilities the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.

5) Initiates Action - Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive

6) Manages Work - Effectively manages one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently

Salary Expectations

In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, HET also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and rewards all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.

Hartzell Engine Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify Employer