support the implementation of Multivariate Statistical Process Controls (MSPC) and automated Functional Assessments (FA)
require moderate travel (up to 25%) to MOD Centers, Suppliers and Onsite Events depending on the needs of the business
be responsible for identifying key variables that represent the performance of a process
create controls that alert process owners of changes in process capability
connect changes in component geometry to its functional performance via correlation and emulation of aerodynamic & structural physics responses
lead root cause investigations addressing challenges with low First Pass Yield (FPY), high Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and low throughput
utilize advanced expertise in gathering & analyzing large datasets
deploy inductive & deductive investigative tools, and recommend solutions
apply skills in operations optimization and data analytics to support other functions such as Continuous Improvement, Waste Reduction (Lean), and general business performance
responsible for project planning, collaborating with various engineering disciplines, and influencing management to implement the desired solutions
develop Multivariate Process Controls using both traditional SPC rules and custom methods
relate Key Process Inputs to Process Outputs with tools like PFMEAs or Characteristics Matrices
identify relationships between Part Geometry and Part Performance with Designed Experiments (DOE) and statistical modeling
perform ad-hoc data analysis requests to support business improvement objectives
collaborate with OpX process control teams at various module centers and with external suppliers to improve existing SPC business processes & standard work
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, aerospace) or similar technical discipline and 8 or more years of experience in a manufacturing operations or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing operations or similar environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proficiency in mathematical/statistical software such as Minitab, JMP, or MATLAB
Experience with databases/data warehouses and constructing queries
Experience leading root cause investigations, propose corrective actions & technical solutions, and execute on the implementation of those actions