Aircraft Seat Technician

Aircraft Seat Technician

Aircraft Seat Technician



Job ID: 11-3430
Location: US-NC-Wallburg

Pos. Category: Manufacturing
Position Type: Full Time - Direct
More information about this job:
Overview:

The Engineering Technician (Seating) directly supports the development of new or improved products/processes/techniques. Responsible for performing standard technical assignments, supporting prototype builds, participating in design for assembly (DFA) initiatives, supporting the creation of assembly work instructions, and directly responsible for correcting assembly errors / defects identified as part of Final Inspection.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
* Directly supports new engineering builds, using DFM/DFA Techniques to assist Project/Design Engineering on the development of new products and the redesign of existing products.
* Participates in the creation of preliminary work instructions during the initial engineering build; refines during critical design review (CDR) build, and participates in the final (production) implementation.
* Directly supports the Quality Inspector to resolve all pick-ups identified at final inspection.
* Supports the Manufacturing Engineer in designing tools/fixtures for assembly and acceptance testing.
* Provides technical support in the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of assembly operations.
* Provides assembly support in technical matters relating to assembly drawing interpretation, engineering change orders, rework, manufacturing difficulties and specifications.
* Participates in root cause analysis & corrective action for all customer returns in cooperation with Program Management and Quality.
* Supports the Production Team Leader to ensure all assemblers are trained and technically knowledgeable to perform activities in accordance with the work instructions.
* Promotes a culture of safety to ensure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the TIMCO Safety Manual.
* Supports continuous improvement with emphasis on reproducibility and reducing errors/defects to achieve desired TAKT time.
* Participates in daily production meetings as a “voice of the process” and tactically supports the assembly build schedule.
* Participates in Kaizen activities to resolve assembly line process problems, including implementation of Lean and/or Six Sigma best practices.
* Ensures adherence to all TIMCO Aerosystems quality and FAA regulations.
Qualifications:

MINIMUM:
* Associates Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent level of experience may be substituted.
* Five (5) years related experience in an assembly/machining technical role.
* Experience with mechanical systems and lean manufacturing principles.
* Familiarity with a diverse range of materials (i.e. aluminum alloys, stainless steel alloys, engineering polymers, composites, etc.).
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical data.
* Capable of applying DFM/DFA techniques.
* Strong analytical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
* Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
PREFERRED:
* Experience within commercial aircraft seating/monument (assembly) environment.
* Experience with 3-D Modeling software (Unigraphics, Solid Works, or Solid Edge)
* Lean implementation with emphasis on standard work & line balancing.
* DMAIC problem solving.
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