Production Engineer III
$100,000–$130,000 year
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production while leading continuous improvement efforts through a Kaizen approach. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and engineering team members, and evaluate vendors, suppliers, and materials to support wire harness and composite structure manufacturing. Develop and implement safety procedures, create manufacturing documentation, and partner with teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues. Prepare technical updates for leadership and escalate risks with recommended solutions. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 4-6 years of manufacturing experience, and knowledge of ERP systems and CAD software.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
- Minimum of 4-6 years' work experience in manufacturing or engineering environments
- Direct experience with shop equipment, such as CNC machines, tooling, and hand tools
- Knowledge of wire harness manufacturing processes (soldering, terminating, tooling)
- Knowledge of composite structures and processes (finishing, trimming, tooling)
- Experience using Kaizen (continuous improvement), A3 (problem solving), Poka Yoke (error proofing) techniques for process improvement
- Understanding of ERP systems and implementation challenges
- Strong people and communication skills, willing to work with others
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills
- Ability to work from engineering specifications, manuals, drawings, established procedures, verbal and written instructions
- Ability to draft, read, and interpret technical drawings
- Experience utilizing Power BI or similar tools to analyze manufacturing data and develop performance dashboards
- Working knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) to support tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing documentation
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed
Desired Qualifications
- SolidWorks
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