Manufacturing Engineer

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive aerospace experience in Tulsa, OK.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity in the planning, scheduling and manufacturing engineering fields that require judgment and ingenuity. 
• Supports production with process improvement activities, improved hand, jig and fixture tooling, process improvement and reduction of paperwork requirements.
• Functions as the manufacturing project manager for all assigned areas and provides technical leadership to others as required.
• Participates in the lean rapid improvement events and makes individual contributions to lean manufacturing efforts focusing on reducing time and material waste from the processes.
• Reviews and evaluates special product requests from customer for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, quality standards, and specifications.
• Coordinates the design to meet customer requirements and discusses proposal with customer representatives, engineers, and other personnel.
• Confers with management in planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• May provide tooling specifications and designs as required.
• Estimates production time, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production
  schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor level degree Engineering, Business or other appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university and 8 or more years of experience 
• SAP experience preferred.
• Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills to include effective, persuasive communication style while maintaining and building good relationships with suppliers; must be both professional and assertive in manner to ensure the supplier’s perspective is considered while ensuring company's best interest
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels including executives.
• Ability to deal with difficult suppliers and to identify potential risks or errors.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and keep projects on track.
• A self-starter, ability to take initiative
• High level of organization and the ability to handle multiple time sensitive deadlines.
• Sound working knowledge of computer systems and applications and competent in the use of standard software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Some working knowledge of Access is preferred or desirable.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.