Manufacturing Engineer 1- Englewood, CO

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer 1 will support the shop floor with the manufacturing process. They will help deliver business results while collaborating with the technicians and leadership. They will create standard instructions and processes to meet top quality levels and standard work instructions and work routines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

Attends required project kickoff meeting(s), as required by program management for all projects assigned

Responsible for ordering, maintaining, and replenishing tooling, fixturing, and gauging

Responsible for developing and revising product work instructions (Manufacturing and Assembly Process Sheets)

Responsible for developing and editing routing sheet and process (production traveler)

Determine safe manufacturing processes that produce a quality product in the most efficient method possible

Pursue continuous improvement efforts across the shop to improve quality and reduce lead times and cost

Plan and document process activities related to new product and process integration

Explain technical information to the manufacturing team

Execute manufacturing related quality and lean activities

Assist supervisors and production support in resolving manufacturing problems to drive root cause and corrective action

Process non-conformance reports while keeping all affected departments informed

Suggest Engineering Change Order Requests to correct errant engineering data or improve the overall manufacturability of the product

Document and record quality records related to statistical control

Other Duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

Regular scheduled attendance

Work to be both office and shop environment

Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 0%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervision of employees

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with four or more years related experience and/or training preferably in an aerospace environment.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college preferred

Experience in aerospace environment preferred

Ability to read and interpret blueprints for writing manufacturing procedures for shop use

Background and knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques

LEAN Manufacturing, LEAN Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience is preferred

Internal Auditor experience preferred

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels

Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude

Ability to set priorities

Ability to perform in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment

Previous experience in Production Control preferred

Excellent organizational skills detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Computer Skills

Able to use multiple data bases to track projects

Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Power

Point and Outlook

Ability to learn and utilize the company’s ERP and MRP systems

Knowledge of CAD software preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Knowledge of ISO / Quality procedures

Direct experience with machining or assembly processes with an aptitude to learn from experience preferred

Salary

Hiring Salary Range:

$23.77/hr - $29.09/hr

Bonus/Commission Eligible:

No

Benefits:

Air Methods provides a comprehensive benefits package. We believe our benefits should be as diverse as our teammates. We offer competitive medical, dental and vision coverage along with voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness coverage, short and long term disability, life and AD&D, time off programs, pretax and Roth 401(k) with a generous company match, tuition reimbursement, profession training and certifications, dependent care support, EAP and concierge services to name just some of what we have to offer.

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)