Job Details

Purpose of Position: Improve production efficiency by developing and refining shop processes and procedures.

Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation).

• Identify and develop improvements in shop floor processes and procedures using Aerotrac Defect Reports.
• Develops, and implements improvements on industrial equipment and to reduce set-up and testing time through coordination with The Tooling and Equipment Engineer, department supervisor and equipment operator.
• Organize and carry out continuous improvement events through input from shop floor management.
• Identify potential workflow challenges and training deficiencies by trend analysis using Aerotrac Labor Reports.
• Recommends changes or upgrades to industrial equipment, work methods, or other aspects of the process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources including labor, energy and raw materials.
• Identifies process bottlenecks and devises solutions to resolve them.
• Procures and installs new equipment, collects and interprets data, assesses risks, and ensures that tasks are done safely.
• Develops and optimizes continuous production and manufacturing processes to achieve the output, quality, and cost goals of the organization.
• Collects production data and applies standard scientific and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processes.
• Observe and practice all safety procedures and personnel policies.
• Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner.
• Confers with manager/lead to recommend changes such as equipment utilization, production methods, and procedures to increase the efficiency of the department and promote improvement.
• Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (e.g. safety glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.)
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: (these are required to enable the job holder to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have excellent analytical skills and the ability to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations.
• Must be self-directed and action-oriented with the ability to work with minimal or no direct supervision
• Demonstrated time, priority, stress management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to speak effectively before groups of customers and or employees
• Must be able to identify and resolve technical problems
• Must be proficient in Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must have the ability to learn company software.
• Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of solutions, conclusions, or approaches to a problem.
• Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among co-workers, supervisors, and all others.
• Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to see within normal range of vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while using hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively on a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to walk around the facility regularly throughout the day
• Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist, stoop, kneel and stand
• Must be able to hear running machinery
• Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all applicable PPE.
• Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions.

Marginal Functions: (Duties that are likely to be assigned to this person, unless he/she proves unable to perform them after receiving training and/or accommodations that the company judges appropriate)

• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Associate's Degree in Engineering with at least 2 years of applicable experience is required.
• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Must pass pre-screening including a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Work Conditions:

Primarily works in an office environment with some exposure to plant activities including moving machinery, fumes, and loud noise.

Our competitive benefits package include:

• Three weeks of vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(K) plan that includes an employer matching program
• BlueCross BlueShield PPO medical plan
• Dental and Vision (company-paid benefit for employee coverage)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability (company-paid benefit)
• Basic Life/AD&D (company paid benefit / 2x base salary amount)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D coverage options
• Spouse & Child Life coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care options)
• Employee Assistance Program (company-paid, includes three free counseling sessions)
• Telehealth Program (24/7 phone or online video doctor visits)
• LifeLock (Identity Alert System)
• And more!

Segers Aero Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.