Manufacturing Technology Manager

Position Overview:

Aurora Flight Sciences mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. This position will work across the Aurora enterprise supporting programs from manufacturing development through recurring production. The Manufacturing Technology Manager will work directly with Program Management, Quality Engineering, Production Management, Contracts and Supply Chain organizations in support of their assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of aerospace composite fabrication and assembly processes.
• Direct production technology efforts including:
• Identify new technologies and new core processes for manufacturing at Aurora.
• Perform limited engineering duties on IR&D programs.
• Identification and acquisition of CR&D programs.
• Direct design and manufacturing engineering duties including:
• Develop processes and product flows for part manufacture which meet program budget requirements.
• Creation of process documentation including, but not limited to, specification creation/revision, work instructions and training processes.
• Assist with creation of control programming required to support product builds.
• Perform other program duties including:
• Support production efforts on the production floor.
• Program, Manufacturing and Quality Plan creation.
• Development and tracking of program schedules with stakeholders.
• Customer coordination including, but not limited to, new program kick-off, recurring status, and technical interchange meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university (also will consider other technical BS degrees with strong composite and/or manufacturing background).
• Minimum five (5) years technical experience in aircraft manufacturing.
• Demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience with MS Project or other similar scheduling tools.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP planning systems and bill of material interrogation for process planning.
• Basic understanding of AS9100 Quality System.
• Must be a US Person.

Desired Requirements:

• Demonstrated manufacturing program management experience.
• Ability to use software tools to support Manufacturing Engineering:
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• CAD/CAM software.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a factory environment and follow Boeing regulations for lifting.
• Must be able to travel to various domestic Boeing/Aurora sites (20% Travel).
  
  

Aurora Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora s innovation is combined with Boeing s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.