Job Location Chicago - Bedford Park, IL 60638 Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Salary Range $83,050.00 - $124,520.00 Salary Job Shift 1st Shift
OF POSITION
The Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) at Northstar takes a leadership role in executing business goals, programs, and processes within new product introduction. Leveraging their experience, this role is responsible for the design of the Engineering process planning to meet all dimensional requirements of the customer end part. This individual will be responsible for successful product realization including product validation and verification. As part of the Northstar's Engineering Department, the Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) reports to the Engineering Manager and collaborates with employees across all organizational levels. While not directly supervising other employees, this pivotal role reflects an elevated level of responsibility and expertise within the team to launch new product successfully with good quality, on time and on budget to the customer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Take ownership of the full NPI process for parts assigned.
Lead the cross-functional team for NPI implementation on your parts.
Develop Manufacturing process using 3D models to define each manufacturing sequence.
Conduct a design review with key stakeholders to identify potential manufacturing defects.
Perform PFMEA (if applicable by the customer) and implement corrective actions.
Develop in-process drawings and inspection plan to provide process control.
Assist in the development of CNC code with emphasis on error free output, using verification and stock analysis tools.
Design and develop tooling to support the manufacturing process.
Read and interpret blueprints, symbols and geometric tolerances based on military and commercial specifications.
Provide manufacturing support to shop floor personnel in manufacturing of new product.
Develop and maintain the production shop floor travelers.
Investigate and correct quality issues related to the new product.
Serve as technical liaison with customer engineering and quality personnel.
Apply LEAN principles at an advanced level to define critical requirements and design processes around those principles.
Assure designs and processes align strategically with the overall business strategy and production needs.
Conduct advanced cost/benefit analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment.
Ensure processes significantly contribute to a safe work environment.
Develop accurate standards for manufacturing process.
Support in the quoting effort for new quote requests that are received.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE SKILLS REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:
The qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills required and/or preferred for this position are listed below. This is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time
Education Required: BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
Experience Required: Minimum of 10+ years of industry experience, preferable in aerospace.
Heat Treat experience is desired.
Plating experience is desired.
High precision machining experience and manufacturing process creation.
Project management skills
Working knowledge of GD&T
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques, Quality System, and SPC tools
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
Ability to use CAD to design fixtures and in process drawings, NX preferred.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound independent judgment on matters.
Ability to work as part of a team with little or no supervision.
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills are required. Microsoft Office products used daily.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in self-directed and team environment.
Strong work ethic
The employee will be responsible for handling sensitive information in accordance with all applicable security standards, guidelines, and company policies.
Information Types
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
PHYSICAL REQURIEMENTS
The physical requirements of this position are listed below This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing, and typing
Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds
Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending and repetitive motion
Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles
Frequent exposure to moderate to heavy noise
The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.
Northstar Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry. Principal products include gears and transmissions, accessory gearbox assemblies, rotorcraft drive systems and other machined and fabricated parts for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. In addition, Northstar provides maintenance and repair and overhaul (MRO) on these same platforms.
Northstar is part of Wynnchurch Capital's portfolio (Private Equity).
Northstar has facilities in Canada (Windsor, ON) and the United States (Bedford Park, IL. and Phoenix, AZ.). The Company's corporate office is located in Bedford Park, Illinois, a southwestern suburb of Chicago.
Northstar has a strong foothold in both the defense and commercial aerospace sectors of the global industry. The Company's customers include some of the world’s leading aerospace original equipment manufacturers.
