Description
The Manufacturing Engineer provides a high level of expertise to support and improve the manufacture of both existing and new products and associated processes. The Manufacturing Engineer will utilize lean manufacturing principles and apply those principles to improve Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery goals of the organization.
Major Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and validate new manufacturing test equipment and ATP stands for electromechanical actuator products.
- Troubleshoot and optimize existing test equipment, including diagnosing issues across electronic, software, and mechanical domains.
- Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW or similar graphical programming tools.
- Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product support teams to ensure test systems meet safety, reliability, and compliance requirements.
- Support calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of test hardware and software.
- Document test system requirements, design specifications, procedures, and validation results in accordance with aerospace regulatory and quality standards.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on test efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Ensure all test equipment meets safety and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and junior engineers involved in test equipment operation or build.
- Create and maintain operator documents and procedures related to test equipment.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates degree in Engineering related field or
- 3-5 years of experience in aerospace machining and/or assembly required, or equivalent combination of both.
Minimum Competencies:
- Working knowledge of blueprints and GD&T.
- Proficient in Solidworks
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, excellent phone, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with people at all levels are required
Skills Required
- Associates degree in Engineering related field
- 3-5 years of experience in aerospace machining and/or assembly or equivalent combination
- Working knowledge of blueprints and GD&T
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles
What We Do
Kaney Aerospace is a systems-centric, vertically integrated manufacturing and engineering company specializing in electromechanical actuation, motion control, and advanced power solutions. It provides cutting-edge products for the aerospace and medical industries, ranging from autopilot actuation systems and electric brake systems to precision components for surgical devices. The company also offers system integration laboratories and FAA/EASA-certified repair services.
