Product Process Engineer

Job description

Zodiac Aerospace is a global leader in aircraft equipments and embedded systems offering solutions for Commercial, Regional and Business Aircrafts, as well as Helicopters. Zodiac Aerospace also is a major actor in aircraft safety. Located in more than 18 countries worldwide, the group count up 35.000 employees spread on a hundred sites worldwide, contributing to a €5 billion. Zodiac Aerospace offers a wide range of technologies throughout 3 different activities: Zodiac Aerosystems, Zodiac Cabin and Zodiac Seats.

Zodiac Inflight Innovations is a subsidiary of Zodiac Aerospace who develops in-flight entertainment systems and connectivity systems for the airline industry worldwide.Zodiac Inflight Innovations has been leading the way with cutting-edge systems such as Rave that have been providing passenger and flight crew satisfaction for more than 16 years.

Job Summary:

The Product Process Engineer applies technical expertise to the performance, production and repair of electronic and mechanical products and related components. This role’s primary concerns are quality improvement, First Pass Yield and Rolling Throughput Yield improvements, cost reduction, standardization, reliability, and product readiness for Production and Repair.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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Apply design for manufacturability methodology to the engineering process

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Serve as a technical contact with internal and external customers, Operations (Manufacturing, Supplier Management, Repairs), Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Support, Materials, and Suppliers

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Operate as a Product Owner for multiple individual products to leadership and support from design, to production, to repair to end of life.

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Implement quality performance, consistency improvements, and cost in products and process during their design phase

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Prepare manufacturing/production plan for new designs, as well as for existing design

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Comply with ISO 9001, AS9001, & FAA requirements

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Develop technical expertise regarding electronics boards, electromechanical components and assemblies, with an emphasis on their fabrication

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Troubleshoot electronic boards/assemblies and electromechanical components that fail functional tests. Identify root causes and document corrective actions to ensure the problem is contained, corrected and action is implemented to prevent recurrence

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Advise Management on issues and provide recommended solution

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Represent the company during onsite/offsite customer meetings and advise management of meeting outcome and any actions required

Preferred Qualifications and/or Education:

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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field

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0-6 years of experience working in a similar role

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Prior experience in the manufacture of electronic and mechanical components, particularly for Aerospace application

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Experience with utilizing and/or coordinating with domestic or overseas vendor services

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CAD/CAM (Solidworks) experience

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Knowledge of Lean and JIT concepts – (Kaizen, Six Sigma, etc)

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Proficient with Lean and JIT concepts, and able to implement them to increase productivity and remove waste

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Solid troubleshooting skills

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DMIR qualified or positioned to be achieve DMIR status

Soft Skills:

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Ability to quickly learn and understand complex systems & concepts

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Ability to efficiently resolve problems

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Ability to accomplish multiple tasks

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Strong written and verbal English communication/presentation skills

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Must be proactive, meticulous, organized, and detail oriented

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Ability to work independently and within teams, with minimal direction

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Ability to use discretion and independent judgment when making decisions on behalf of the company

I hereby certify that the facts set forth in the above employment application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and authorize Zodiac Inflight Innovations to verify their accuracy and to obtain reference information on my work performance.

I understand that employment and continued employment is conditioned upon verification of all information contained in this application or other pre-employment questionnaires or interviews, including but not limited to, verification of ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and of applicable lawful age and legal right to work in the United States as provided under applicable law. I agree to furnish such additional information and complete any examinations as may be required to complete my employment file and to verify the information contained therein. Subject to applicable law; such examinations may include urinalysis and/or other testing to determine the presence of illegal substances within the body.

I understand and agree that any false, misleading, or incomplete information given in my application, interview(s), or other pre-employment questionnaires and procedures, regardless of when discovered by Zodiac Inflight Innovations will be sufficient basis for my disqualification for employment or, if already employed by Zodiac Inflight Innovations, the termination of my employment. I agree that Zodiac Inflight Innovations shall not be liable in any respect if I am not hired or if my employment is terminated as a result of providing false, misleading or incomplete information.

I understand that should an employment offer be extended to me and accepted that I will fully adhere to the policies, rules and regulations of employment at Zodiac Inflight Innovations. However, I further understand that neither the policies, rules, regulations of employment or anything said during the interview process shall be deemed to constitute the terms of an implied employment contract. I understand that any employment offered is for an indefinite duration and at will and that either I or Zodiac Inflight Innovations may terminate my employment at any time with or without notice or cause.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of Zodiac Aerospace to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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