Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE…

Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.

THE POSITION…

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support assembly areas to determine the best manufacturing process with a strong emphasis on lean manufacturing principles, safety, quality and on-time delivery. You’ll serve the best customers from all over the world – from general, business and commercial aviation. To be successful in this role, you will need to collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing operations.

At Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, we are committed to quality, service, integrity, and professionalism. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world in general, business and commercial, advanced air mobility, defense and special missions markets. In this role, you’ll be an important part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.

THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You have a high school diploma or GED.
• You have a minimum two-year electronics degree or equivalent education, training and work experience.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in advanced analog and digital electronics.
• You have knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly and manufacturing processes.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You are organized, focused and results oriented.
• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
• You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF… (but it’s not a deal breaker)

• You are certified in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…

• Serve as technical liaison with engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements
• Partner with the quality team to establish and maintain quality procedures, including inspection and testing methods
• Perform root-cause analysis on product/process failures to recommend and implement corrective action to eliminate problems
• Maintain standardized work documentation
• Prioritize lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to meet efficiency, productivity, quality, and reliability

WE ARE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…

• We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted.
• We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
• We have a fairly flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.
• We have a small company feel – even though we’re doing big things!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.