Aero Alliance Avenza Manufacturing Engineer Specialist

Job Description SummaryThe Manufacturing Engineer (M.E) will be involved in process to define, design, and follow the building of equipment to support the shop activities. This role will support shop floor personnel from a technical standpoint and drive productivity/manufacturability/cost-out improvements for the business. At the same time M.E. will work to develop procedure, work instruction, methods to support the production as well.Avenza Aero Alliance is a provider of LM2500/LM6000 (Aero derivative gas turbines) overhaul services.Job DescriptionEssential ResponsibilitiesProvide technical support in the disassembly, repairs and assembly processes for the shop floorDefine, design, and follow the execution of equipment/devices/machines starting by drafting technical specification till to the commissioning in the workshop. The M.E. will work strictly with:Lines leaders/shop leader: to know and satisfy the needs of the shop.EHS: to be compliant with internal and by Law requirement.Quality team: to respect the product high quality level.Lean team: to develop solutions in line with the lean concept.Finance dept: to define the expenses and business cases where needed.Product engineer dept: to know the product.Sourcing Dept: to discuss the requirement asked for the bid phase.Develop Work instructions, methods, processes and procedures to give detailed information to the shop. i.e.: Handling, and lifting procedures, assembly, and disassembly procedures, etc. …collaborating with ops and cross-functions team (see previous point)Define hours to apply to the shop floor operation routings according to the operation to perform.Lead analysis and perform metrics and KPI to monitor shop floor performances in terms of efficiency/ productivity (hours analysis applied on the routings: for instance planned Vs actuals)Provide leadership/mentorship for team to lead shop floor improvement projects to resolutionShare best practices across shop floor to drive consistency, ensure our processes are continuously improvingUnderstand and collect the shop depts needs to create the investment plan.Track the expense for the fixtures among the depts to respect the budget defined year over year.Service Routings Analysis to define equipment/fixture/methods to perform the activities in shopfloorPurchase commercial equipment/device to support production.Support process improvement initiatives (like AWO, Committee) to reduce waste, cycle time, improve EHS/Quality/Ergonomics.Develop a strong partnership with internal and external teams to build continuous process improvementPartner with cross-functional leaders to drive a strong culture in Quality and SafetyHold self and team accountable to Aero Alliance Compliance and Integrity standardsQualifications/RequirementsBachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma) or equivalent knowledge or work experience in a manufacturing environmentExcellent analytical skillsProficient skills in PC, Microsoft Office, Excel, AccessUse of CAD toolingOracle or other ERP system experienceFluency in Italian & EnglishBe a solution-oriented problem solverDesired CharacteristicsBe flexible in a dynamic environment.Working experience in FEMStrong attention to details and quality.Customer-focused mindsetExperience with Gas Turbines engines, preferably aircraft or aero derivativesAbility to interact with all levels and functions of the organizationAbility to document, plan, market, and execute programs and projectsLean Manufacturing experience driving process improvementsLean, DMS and problem-solving processes knowledge.Six Sigma certification a plusAdditional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No#J-18808-Ljbffr