Job Description

Habco Industries is a key provider of tools, ground and test support equipment that serves the Aerospace Industry, both fixed and rotary winged aircraft. Our customers range from the largest aerospace OEMs in the world, to end users of the aircraft…both commercial and military applications. Habco is a Lean-focused organization with a 50-year history of quality & customer focus in the industry.

Bring your leadership skills and excitement to work with a team of highly skilled engineers to enhance and optimize the way we work in anticipation of growth! In this role you will manage, coach, provide oversight and occasionally play a hands-on role in manufacturing processes responsible for the production of Aerospace quality products (tooling, ground and test support equipment) in a high mix / low volume production environment. Work product will include the development of mechanical design solutions (new and modified) for structures, pneumatics, hydraulics, tooling and fixtures.

Key Position Expectations / Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing engineers to include project scheduling and resource planning, in addition to active involvement in all phases of the hiring, review and performance management process.

• Support and be the primary technical resource for all new process development projects and extension of existing products which include process design, machine tool programming, make/buy analysis, and follow up on project status.

• Manage departmental activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test equipment and associated procedures.

• Manage the development and review of engineering processes and procedures in addition to the development and ongoing administration of MOM and BOM creation.

• Ensure technical integrity of manufacturing documentation and the Engineering Change Process (ECR).

• Ensure a regular and consistent schedule for departmental, cross-departmental, project and postmortem meetings.

• Provide direct leadership, mentoring & coaching to all site manufacturing engineers on technical standards and process ownership.

• Involved with customers on all aspects of products and product performance as required.

• Interact directly with suppliers/manufacturers on issues related to manufacturing, testing and production.

• Ensure team members are consistently adhering to all safety policies and procedures.

• Other duties as may be assigned or required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 7-10 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in the aerospace industry

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a team of engineers across multiple disciplines

• Demonstrated knowledge of Manufacturing & Electrical Engineering technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques

• Knowledge of drafting standards (Y14.5M-1994, Y14.38M, Y14.100M) and applicable ASTM standards

• Knowledge of process control & measurement instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, flow, force and torque)

• Proficient in SolidWorks with experience creating solid models and sheet metal flat patterns from customer supplied 2D design packages. 3D modeling simulation a plus

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic schematics generated in AutoCAD 2D format

• Working knowledge of GD&T

• Strong computer proficiency (Office 365) in addition to ERP systems background (Epicor / Kinetic a plus)

• Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)

• Demonstrated leadership capability developing and leading cohesive teams

• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize accordingly.

• Experience with AS9100, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement technical a plus

This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

**Habco is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. **

**All candidates must be U.S. citizens or currently have a Green Card to be eligible to work in our ITAR environment. **

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
• Leadership / People Management
• Bachelor's Degree
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• CAD Software
• Supervisory Experience
• Process Engineering
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• Engineering Degree
• CAD/CAM Software
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• AS9100 Experience
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• 2D Drawings (Solidworks)
• ERP Software