Who is Senior plc?
Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 30 operating businesses in 13 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.
Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …
Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence
Who is SSP?
Senior Aerospace SSP, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and qualifying complex ducting systems for aerospace applications. Since its humble roots in 1945, the campus has now expanded to include a 59,000 sq. ft high-volume production facility, in addition to its legacy 131,000 ft2 main buildings which combined, accommodate over 500 employees. Vertically integrated with its own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO certified engineering lab, Senior Aerospace SSP acquired by Senior PLC in 1995 and has continued its expansion into new programs and technologies.
What does the job involve?
Summary:
To research, plan and prepare new manufacturing programs including manufacturing and tooling plan for assigned projects. Originate and develop new manufacturing and tooling concepts; provide liaison between Estimating, Planning, Tooling, and Fabrication Departments; prepare reports showing results and endeavors in the development of new manufacturing and production techniques. Application of production methods and fabrication techniques. Perform related work as required.
Plans and carries out policies and procedures for manufacturing operations to optimize production techniques employed in the manufacturing departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following and all other duties as may be assigned. Individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Responsible for and will be the focal point for all technical aspects of assigned project(s) in the following categories:
- Compliance with customer/product procurement specification
- Process validation
- Product manufacturability
- Concurrence on planning document releases
- Tooling requirements
- New product introduction
- Creates and maintains “How To Planning”.
- Ensure the manufacturability of detail parts, sub assemblies, top assemblies as applicable to the project(s).
- May be assigned as liaison and provide technical assistance between Senior Aerospace SSP manufacturing and customer cognizant engineering.
- Assist in the initial manufacturing cycle of all new detail parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
- Project/ proposal management
- Become familiar with the delivery schedule and adhere to that schedule. In case of conflict or if additional time is required to complete and validate the tooling and processes associated. The Manufacturing Engineer shall work with the assigned Contracts Administrator and the Operations Manager for schedule relief/change.
- Follow-up on the progress of the project through the manufacturing process. Apply time standards after process validation.
- Become familiar with the specific manufacturing process of the product and work to identify and implement cost reduction ideas.
- Perform, document and validate component, assembly, and/or system processes.
- Coordinate the design of tooling as it applies to the process.
- Develop sound manufacturing processes based upon Senior Aerospace SSP’s capabilities.
- Check production drawing(s) for technical content.
- Make recommendations and offer credible solutions to product, tooling and processes.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be able to work at least 20 hours/ week or full time for the summer.
- S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (or another Engineering discipline).
- Possess knowledge of sheet metal and aerospace materials
- Possess knowledge of forming, welding, machining and heat treating
- Possess basic knowledge of NDT and geometric tolerance.
ITAR Compliance:
- Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/ or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.
Why join SSP?
Senior Aerospace SSP is the leader of innovative design and manufacturing methods in the area of complex aerospace systems. Joining out team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join out team!
If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.