The Product Process Engineer (PPE) II applies technical expertise to the performance, production and repair of electronic and mechanical products and related components. The PPE II primarily supports Operations, the PPE team, the production floor and external customers with a focus on quality, Rolled Throughput Yield, cost reduction, standardization, reliability, and product readiness for Production and Repair.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Apply high quality, manufacturability methodology to the New Product Introduction process and the entire product life cycle
- Serve as the PPE technical lead contact with internal and external customers, Operations (Manufacturing and Supplier Management), Repairs, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Support and Suppliers
- Operate as a Product Owner for multiple products. This will include leadership and support from product development to end of life of the product
- Prepare and maintain Manufacturing, Production and Repair plans for new and existing products.
- Comply with ISO 9001, AS9001, & EASA and FAA requirements
- Develop technical expertise and a regulatory and quality understanding of electronics, mechanical components and assemblies with emphasis on a repeatable, quality driven production processes
- Responsible for continual improvements in Rolled Throughput Yield, safety, on-time delivery, efficiency and response time. Also responsible for the continual reduction in test escapes, defect PPM, COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality)
- Troubleshoot electronic boards/assemblies and electromechanical components that fail functional tests. Identify root causes and document corrective actions to ensure the problem is contained, corrected and action is implemented to prevent recurrence
- Advise Management on issues and provide recommended solution
- Represent the company during onsite/offsite customer meetings and advise management of meeting outcome and any actions required
- Provide guidance to fellow team members
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
- 3-6 years of experience working in a similar role
- Prior experience in the manufacture of electronic and mechanical components, particularly for Aerospace application
- Experience with utilizing and/or coordinating with domestic or overseas vendor services
- CAD/CAM (Solidworks) experience
- Knowledge of Lean and JIT concepts (Kaizen, Kanban, Poke Yoke, Six Sigma, 8-D, DMAIC, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), etc )
- Solid troubleshooting skills
- Strong ability to use Microsoft Office programs, Visio and Minitab
- Previous experience with MRP/ERP systems and PLM systems
Benefits
The starting pay range for this position is $84,000 - 101,000 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
- A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
- Discretionary bonus program
- Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
- Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
- Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off
