Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace and Defense Industry!

C/A Design, Inc. is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico's businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is an Innovator and leader in the Brazing industry providing custom engineered cooling solutions while leveraging decades of cutting edge, industry leading, brazing experience. Our customers rely on us to deliver the complex parts they create. Protecting the Warfighter is our mission. Our new 120k sf state of the art facility in Exeter, NH is fully operational and will raise the bar in high precision manufacturing - come and join us!

The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Additionally, the Manufacturing Engineer maximizes product efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. This is a high visibility role with exposure to multiple layers of the organization and is key component to the growth strategy planned for C/A Design.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strive towards a culture of proactive safety.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Works with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Liaise with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Conducts Value Stream Analysis, manufacturing process flow redesigns, time and motion studies as part of the planning process.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and capture potential efficiencies.
• Leads plant management and employees in conceptualizing, planning and implementing, and sustaining continuous improvements by utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering required or 5-7+ years of work experience in a manufacturing facility in an engineering type role.
• Lean certification and/or demonstrated lean/6sigma project driven experience preferred.
• Proven ability to see facility projects through to completion; on time and within budget.
• Able to effectively carry out a vision, plan and coordinate the activities of the Manufacturing Production Systems group with Production, Materials, Quality, and Engineering functions.
• Advanced AutoCad/Solidworks experience.
• Technically proficient in applicable programs relative to process improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to solve highly technical challenges.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Education reimbursement program for professional development
• Climate-controlled facility
• Subsidized vending and on-site break areas
• Complimentary coffee and refreshments
• Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
• Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization

ABOUT HEICO:

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone ba