Deputy Manager Manufacturing Engineer - Tubes & Ducts

Job Description Summary
Be the focal between Customer, Supply Chain, Operations to execute NPI’ qualification, production readiness, delivery. Ensure Ontime Qualification and Delivery of New Products. Drive implementation of procedures, new systems & tools in NPI function thru the APQP. Perform Project Management for NPI FAI execution and approvals. Interface with customer on new developments and drive synergy between sites to ensure business needs are met.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:
• This role is responsible for transitioning new projects into manufacturing. Providing program management and manufacturing planning to convert customer quotations, proposals, and requirements into manufacturing capability.
• This position has responsibility for all phases of product development from Customer Quotation through shipment of first production build. Is responsible for supporting various manufacturing-engineering functions within the manufacturing function, including process design and manufacturing process.
• Shall have experience in drawing evaluation, manufacturing process feasibility study, calculate should manufacturing hours and ensure parts are manufactured within should hours
• Review customer request for quotes against current manufacturing capability. Ensure manufacturing capability and capacity exists to meet customer requirements based on information provided at time of quote request.
• Ensure customer requirements are understood and communicated to all stake holders within manufacturing get concurrence before submitting quote.
• Shall have hands on experience in driving new programs through APQP & PPAP.
• Liaison with key global plants / stake holders to facilitate transition of new programs and parts.
• Use and implementation of lean and digital tools to drive predictable outcomes with analytics
• Prepare project timelines and identify all resources requirement and work with planning and operations team to align and execute new parts manufacturing.
• Ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Graduate mechanical engineer or equivalent degree with minimum of 6 to 12 years of experience in aviation tubes and duct manufacturing industry with AS+100, NadCap systems.
• Shall have a good knowledge, hands on experience with fabrication (Forming, Joining, NDT, Machining, Heat Treat, Chemical Processing) for aerospace.
• Posses a demonstrated capability of leading the NPI developments, APQP/PPAP per AS+145 / AS13001-4 implementation, FAIR per AS+102, for similar industry.
• Good hands on knowledge with ERP Oracle – Manufacturing Module
• Good hands on knowledge with CAD tools – AutoCAD, Unigraphics, CATIA, TeamCenter
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• PG in Engineering Management or PMP / PgMP certifications (desired).

Desired Characteristics:
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

PB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes