Engineering Manager

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day activities of the Engineering team. Engineering manager oversees engineering operations for forming, machining, heat treatment, and final fabrication of aluminum and aluminum alloy aerospace components. The Engineering Manager coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the program manufacturing and tooling plan. He/she ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engineering implementation for all new programs and new processes.

• Manage change control and configuration requirements.

• Manage and develop quotes for new products, processes, and projects.

• Communicate with department managers to set and drive the schedule.

• Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for fabrication, forming, tooling, machining, and manufacturing configurations.

• Work with the General Manager and Department Managers to ensure proper resources exist to support the current programs.

• Develop metrics to show progress and report internally, as well as externally.

• Utilize MRP system to ensure all tasks are being completed as necessary.

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

• Lead teams to establish standards of operation, manage expectations, drive performance.

• Utilizing Goal development process to undertake key project initiatives for savings and productivity improvements.

• Interface with customer teams to support development of product solutions and plans.

• Be responsible and accountable for performance to budget and schedule.

• Able to guide and lead change processes within the organization and drive new process development.

• Demonstrate ability to manage projects using necessary tools to track and control budget, schedule, timing, risk, and execution of project to completion.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge and experience with Catia, and other CAD/CAM systems are strongly recommended.

• Must have experience with CNC machining

• Prefer experience in heat treatment, forming, machining, and fabrication of aluminum and aluminum alloys or other metal alloys

• Must have experience with MRP or ERP systems.

• Must have excellent computer skills, and experience with all Microsoft applications.

• Must have the ability to define and translate engineering requirements to manufacturing processes and controls.

• Must have the ability to troubleshoot and resolve process discrepancies through systematic, data driven tools.

• Experience with AS9100/NADCAP requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have an Engineering degree or equivalent experience.

• 5 or more years of engineering experience in the Aerospace industry

• Must have 3+ years managing teams.

• Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing

• Prefer bi-lingual English and Spanish

Physical/Work Requirements

• Use various computer and office equipment as well as be able to move throughout the office and manufacturing area to talk/hear or otherwise communicate with employees, management, customers, vendors, and others.

• Employees will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the plant floor.

• Work Environment: Normal work environment is a typical office setting and manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Travel Required

Yes, <10% of Time Traveling
WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?

We take care of our people.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution

• Competitive wages

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• Employee assistance plan - for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources

• Wellness program

• Tuition assistance

• Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions

Wage: $133K - $148K depending on experience

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an "at will" basis and may be terminated at any time.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company's online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America's Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veterans Employer

NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS

It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates ("LMI Aerospace").

This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.

Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.

Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email info@sonaca-na.com.