Lead Inspection Special Process Engineer

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Engineering Special Process Owner (SPO) associated with inspection (Gate 1) processes
• Technical expert for measurement and inspection processes providing shop support to drive business improvements (delivery, quality, safety, cost, scrap reduction, etc.)
• Coordinate with global peers to leverage best practices, communicate lessons learned, and drive Gate 1 improvements
• Industrialize new inspection (Gate 1) equipment and processes including defining resource needs, Engine Manual interpretation, Mfg process flow, and digital/IT infrastructure enhancements
• Ability to interpret engineering Engine Manual (EM) and Standard Practice Manual (SPM) requirements and institute best practices, interpretation, and measuring for surface and sub-surface anomalies and dimensional characteristics. Conditions include, but are not limited to corrosion, nicks, dents, scratches, and dimensional
• Institutionalize LEAN practices to improve delivery

• Ability to collaborate within a global network and peers
• Comprehensive knowledge of underlying repair shop inspection principles, approaches, and initiatives
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing such as structured light inspection, Eddy Current, FPI, Infra-red inspection, and Ultrasonic testing
• Understanding and ability to direct LEAN improvements
• Understanding of shop operations and manufacturing processes
• Familiar with optical and dimensional inspection equipment and processes
• Familiarity and ability to improve fielded hardware cleaning practices (process flow and practices associated with chemical cleaning, high pressure waterjet, and mechanical scrubbing).
• Familiar with GD&T, GR&R, and SPC
• Familiar with IT and digital processes (data flow and management)
• Ability to support the design and adoption of inspection tooling and fixturing
• Solid project management skills and demonstrated history of effective horizontal leadership
• Ability to communicate with shop operators and business leaders to drive improvements
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to calculate and present business cases in support of change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to identify problems and propose solutions
• Ability to interpret and understand aircraft engine manuals and understanding and working knowledge of MRO operations
• Working knowledge of MS Office

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Global candidates acceptable, travel and flexibility in schedule required to support MRO network footprint
  
  Direct shop experience ideal
  
  Manufacturing, business operations
  Digital aptitude or experience working on digital projects desired