Position Summary  

A Level 1 Engineer has the responsibility to assist in the development of designs and processes to support the production of high quality products at ACT Aerospace (ACTA). This position will work in a supporting role in the Engineering group to design tools, create drawings, generating cut files and other items to support the implementation of new parts or programs. A Level 1 Engineer may be asked to take the lead on smaller projects and will need to be able to work directly with other departments in the company and with customers.

Success Factors

• Performs assigned tasks with little oversight
• Demonstrates mastery of all required CAD and other software skills
• Delivers assigned tasks on time at least 95% of the time
• Has a positive attitude and positively influences the workplace.

Tasks

• Assist other engineers in fixture and tool design using CATIA solid modeling and surfacing packages for parts with simple geometry that meet the requirements of the customer drawings and specifications
• Support other engineers by developing drawings for inspection, production and machining using CATIA and/or SolidWorks drawing packages
• Develop cut files or prepreg kits using AutoCad and Design Concept 2D software
• Assist Planners in creating work control travelers using Visual Infor MRP system
• Assist other engineers in the creation of visual planning using PowerPoint that gives a clear representation of how parts and assemblies should be built in order to meet customer requirements
• Work within specified budget and time constraints provided by accounting and/or business development
• Assist manufacturing personnel with lean improvements for process flow and waste reduction by developing jigs, templates, and work aids.

KSAPCs

Knowledge

• Understands basic functions using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Has experience using solid and surface modeling computer programs (CATIA is preferred) to create 3D models and/or 2D drawings.
• Has a basic knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and machining practices in order to provide direction to shop personnel regarding appropriate lay-up and bagging techniques and provide instructions to machining and assembly workers on proper tools and techniques for composite parts and assemblies.

Skills

• Not applicable

Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and part lists to properly determine customer requirements
• Basic understanding of part tolerances and how they relate to process capabilities. Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment under the direction of other engineers
• Can effectively communicate with shop personnel regarding customer requirements and can communicate shop concerns to superiors in order to facilitate process improvements.
• Excellent reading comprehension skills to interpret customer and industry specifications.

Personal Characteristics

• Gets along well with other people
• Always strives for continuous improvement both personally and for ACTA

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Five years of related industry experience may be considered in lieu of an Engineering degree
• 0 to 3 years of industry experience