Aerospace Engineer jobs in Fitchburg, MA

Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Supports operation's  tasks ranging from daily assignments to long term projects. 
• Regularly interacts with shop floor employees, leads and supervisors to understand issues and identify technical solutions. Provides regular training to supervisors and shop floor operators. 
• Continuously manages several Manufacturing Excellence projects to reduce manufacturing costs. Serve as change agent in continuous improvement.  
• Active participant in site wide continuous improvement activities. Idea generation and project implementation. 
• Manage CAPEX Projects; identify, justify and implement project. Projects ranging from $3k to $100k
• Lead root cause analysis exercises with a cross-functional team. Manage corrective action plan to completion in a timely manner. 
• Support or develop the design of new tools. Quote and manage new tool builds and tooling repairs with external vendors on a regular basis. 
• Design shop floor fixtures and manufacturing aids. Quote and manage builds with external vendors on a regular basis. 
• Develop/Modify work instructions to reflect best practices clarifying instructions and optimizing production efficiency. 
• Create and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to completion. 
• Regularly interact with external customers regarding technical topics providing clear and thorough responses. 
• Support New Product Induction (NPI) team with tooling and process design. 
• Support Purchasing and Quality Departments with offsite vendor visits and audits as needed. 
• Support Quality Department with technical expertise as needed.

Education & Experience

• BS/BA in related technical field; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies

• Math and blueprint reading skills are required
• Ability to analyze technical data
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to read and communicate effectively within all internal departments
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables 
• Demonstrates good judgment in investigating problems