The Structures Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Columbia, MO 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the application of engineering support activities in the preparation for production of customer parts and assemblies.

• Develop and execute Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes

• Layout Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) flow for production parts

• Capture and communicate Declared Material and Process List (DML/PL)

• Establish manufacturing flow and inspection points (KIP/MIP)

• Perform risk reduction in Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

• Lend in root cause analysis and create preventative and corrective action plans

• Aid Engineering in creation of production Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure compliance with customer’s key product characteristics

• Design Control Plans to counteract such issues as counterfeit parts and contamination

• Ensure all manufacturing processes (i.e., welding, heat treat, braze, vacuum furnace, NDT, laser, EDM, etc.) and tooling conform to customer, organizational, and governmental regulations

• Establish and implements process controls

• Ensure that all manufacturing processes produce the highest quality and most cost-effective parts.

• Investigate, analyze and provide solutions to problems for processes and product nonconformance.

• Develop statistical systems to analyze data and specifications to control and continually improve products and processes.

• Assist in responding to customer Request for Quotes (RFQ’s)

• Work concurrently with manufacturing and quality to assist with technical needs

• Develop new processes and revise existing processes to facilitate the improvement of production effectiveness

• Support company policy, procedures, and safety policies

• Work with Engineering Manager on implementation of new/revised policies and procedures

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited university

• 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred, with a preference in basic manufacturing operations, machining, forming, welding, brazing and/or heat treat

• Experience outlining manufacturing processes for parts and assemblies and providing work instruction to manufacturing.

• Proven track record of scheduling and organizational skills in order to complete assigned functions.

• Proficient at reading, analyzing and interpreting customer drawings, specifications, procedures, and standards

• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with computer systems and basic software and Microsoft Office; experience with CAD.

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization, including internal and external.

• Must be able to manage multiple projects and manage established deadlines.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in thermal management or electronics cooling, including two-phase heat transfer

• Experience in the aerospace industry preferred.

• Lean manufacturing experience

• Metal working experience with aluminum, copper, titanium, nickel and superalloys

• Experience in air or spaceborne platforms product development

***100% employer-paid health/dental/vision premiums for employee