The Role
Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes while enforcing AS9100D/ISO9001 quality standards. Lead nonconformance tracking, FMEA and root-cause corrective actions, tooling and inspection implementations, work instruction creation and audits, and coordinate between engineering, technicians, and ERP for execution. Support process development, troubleshooting, cost reduction, and timely deliverables for aerospace/DoD contracts.
Summary Generated by Built In
- Enforce compliance to AS9100D/ISO9001 and other Quality standards
- Manage Non-conformance tracking/analysis and reduction through meetings and communication with project leadership and MRB
- Lead compliance reviews
- Perform FMEA and RCCA for non-conforming products/processes
- Create and Audit work instructions for sufficiency of understanding
- Audit personnel for adherence to work instructions/work control documents
- Communicate between engineering and technicians to help understanding across a multi-disciplinary teams
- Audit the process for improvement through implementation of tooling, inspection points, etc.
- Understand designs and plans layout for material-processing/manufacturing operations and interacts is ERP team to support planning and execution of manufacturing processes in compliance with quality standards and contract requirements
- Design and acquire processing equipment utilizing processing requirements
- Demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills in areas of process engineering and machine trouble shooting.
- Perform process development for assigned projects and subsystem(s) based on contract requirements and Technical Data Package to include specification derived requirements
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports/deliverables
- Perform specific, routine project or technical tasks within defined scope of responsibility
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality
- Support root‑cause analysis for production issues and implement sustainable corrective/preventive actions
- Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities through process improvements and lean principles
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (mechanical, manufacturing) or business/ process preferred
- Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
Experience:
- 7+ years of professional experience in the required task area
- Aerospace, DoD contract or Air Force MRO/Depot experience preferred
- Familiarity with Air Force Technical Orders and ASTM standards a plus
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of professional experience in process or manufacturing engineering
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Experience enforcing AS9100D and ISO9001 quality standards
- Experience performing FMEA and RCCA (root-cause corrective actions)
- Experience working with ERP systems to support manufacturing planning and execution
- Aerospace, DoD contract, or Air Force MRO/Depot experience
- Familiarity with Air Force Technical Orders and ASTM standards
- Strong problem-solving and process development skills, including tooling and inspection point implementation
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The Company
What We Do
KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company. Founded in 2003, KIHOMAC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies.
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