Manufacturing Engineer I
RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas LLC · Fort Worth, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas LLC (industrial) in Fort Worth, TX. Bachelor’s in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering preferred.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, Root cause
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How this role compares
Against 128 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$126k, from 30 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 58%
- ✓ Root cause 57%
- ✓ Lean 41%
- New product launch 36%
- Automation 36%
- ✓ Six Sigma 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas LLC
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
include the following; other duties may be assigned
- ◆Interfaces with Quality, Receiving Quality, Industrial Engineer and Production to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area.
- ◆Effectively utilize Lean, Six Sigma and other CI methodologies in an appropriate and efficient manner to support the Operations Value Stream.
- ◆Assist and support current 5S program.
- ◆Participate and support Kaizen Events and A3’s.
- ◆Interfaces with Industrial Engineer and Production to develop shop floor photo documentation and standard work instructions.
- ◆Develop and maintain the
requirements
of new tools and fixtures orders for final assembly.
- ✓Improves and standardizes manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
- ✓Identify and maintain specialty tools to support production flow.
- ✓Acts as a First Responder for the Production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems. Identifies, communicates and resolves issues in the manufacturing process.
- ✓Assists in developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with vendors.
- ✓Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
- ✓Interacts with Program Management and design engineering staff concerning product design and tooling, to ensure efficient production methods.
- ✓Support failure analysis and develops together with Production, Quality/Engineering departments effective counter measures.
- ✓Support the implementation of Root Cause Corrective Action.
- ✓Comfortable providing formal and informal training, coaching, and sharing best practices.
- ✓Ability to work in teams and get positive results.
- ✓Creates an atmosphere for development of new concepts, ideas and methods to support continuous improvement in the department.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- ✓Bachelor’s in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering preferred.
- ✓3-7 years related experience with an Associates of Engineering degree.
- ✓A minimum of a H.S. Diploma or GED is required, with 5-7 years of work related experience.
Experience
- ✓0-2 years of experience in field or the related area (Production / Manufacturing Engineering).
- ✓Knowledge of manufacturing processes, concepts and procedures.
- ✓Knowledge of Aerospace requirements, materials, and outside processes such as metals and plastics.
- ✓Interpreting Engineering Drawings
- ✓CAD experience is a plus
- ✓Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus
- ✓Intermediate to proficient in Microsoft Office products. 3D Modeling is a plus.
- ✓Formal Lean and /or Six Sigma trained and certified is a plus.
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Description
Position Summary: Working in a fast-paced team environment, the ME will work cross-functionally across the organization including Quality, Program Management, Logistics, Planning, Industrial Engineering, and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for executing change using process improvement methodologies, assisting in implementing the organization’s Lean strategy, executing project initiatives, and training and mentoring key resources. Develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods under the mentorship of the Manufacturing Engineer II.