Manufacturing Cell Leader - Aerospace and Defense Industry!

Job Title

C/A Design, Inc. is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico's businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is an Innovator and leader in the Brazing industry providing custom engineered cooling solutions while leveraging decades of cutting edge, industry leading, brazing experience. Our customers rely on us to deliver the complex parts they create. Protecting the Warfighter is our mission. Our new 120k sf state of the art facility in Exeter New Hampshire is fully operational and will raise the bar in high precision manufacturing - come and join us!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Strive toward a culture of proactive safety. As a leader, build a culture of integrity and openness. Exemplify the highest standard of conduct and ethical behavior. Responsible for the on-time delivery of both machined piece part and post brazed machines assemblies completed through the CNC machining department as determined by planning. Maximize labor efficiency, labor effectiveness and machine utilization through effective work assignments and machine scheduling and planning. Achieve a thorough understanding of the equipment, processes, capabilities, and constraints within area assigned and make decisions to eliminate constraints and exploit opportunities. Ensure employees within assigned area are following company policies and procedures across manufacturing, quality, safety, and 5s standards and guidelines. Perform all administrative supervisory tasks of weekly payroll approvals, scheduling employee time-off, design individual goals and track performance throughout year to complete annual evaluations. Maintain a daily understanding of where all the jobs for key customer orders are within your department and when you believe you can complete them through all operation steps. Communicate and escalate maintenance, manufacturing process, and component quality issues to employees within the appropriate department to facilitate problem solving and process continuation. Support and empower assigned employees, providing guidance on leadership and personnel performance issues to maximize individual and departmental performance. Facilitate, organize, and support lean daily management initiatives within area to track and report performance across personnel, output, safety, quality and maintenance. Address and escalate production, equipment, and personnel-related issues as necessary

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience of varied engineering and/or manufacturing leadership experience in complex manufacturing organization. Bachelors or Associates level degree in a science major is a preferred. Knowledge of CNC programming & machinery along with familiarity with brazing technologies is a plus. Previous supervisory experience with direct labor reports is required. Proven track record of delivering costs reductions, efficiency gains and eliminating waste using problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies, (LEAN), and other tools. Experience with operational metrics (key performance indicators) and employee performance / talent management is desired. Ability to effectively assign and delegate tasks and influence team performance is required. Proficiency using MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for communication, data collection, analysis, and presentation is required. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas simply and effectively is required. Previous experience using an ERP system (Oracle, SAP, Infor, ECI Jobboss / E2) is highly desired. Experience with TPS lean-management principals including lean daily management, machine setup reduction, manufacturing process-flow, visual shop-floor management, and continuous improvement is highly desired. A safety focused mindset and the ability to influence a work safe culture. Understanding of ASME Y14.5 drawing interpretation is highly desired. Experience working within an AS9100 aerospace and defense is highly desired.

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Additional 40 hours of Sick Time Paid Parental Leave Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions Education reimbursement program for professional development Climate-controlled facility Subsidized vending and on-site break areas Complimentary coffee and refreshments Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift. Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate machine controls, tools, and measuring instruments. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required to load, unload, and inspect parts and equipment. Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms. Ability to visually inspect parts, interpret and read blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and use gauges, and measuring devices. Ability to distinguish colors, dimensions, and surface defects when performing quality inspections. Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment. Ability to safely operate equipment in a fast-paced production setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other equipment as required. Ability to work in an environment with exposure to machine noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, lubricants, and varying temperatures. Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled shifts, including overtime as required.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment. Frequent interaction with machine tools, raw materials, and finished products. Compliance with all company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices. Required use of appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety procedures.