Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace

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At Luminator Technology Group , we believe we are Better Together . We always put the Customer First , focus on achieving Results , strive to Be the Best , and foster a culture of Respect & Trust .

We’re on a mission to transform the future of global transportation technology — and we’re doing it at scale. Luminator is a worldwide industry leader, powering innovation across 85+ countries with a team of nearly 1,000 talented professionals who are shaping the next generation of mobility solutions.

Luminator is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer that is responsible for troubleshooting new or existing designs, materials, or processes for aviation-based interior and exterior lighting products for commercial and military aircraft.

Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Role is onsite at our Plano, Texas headquarters, Monday-Friday.

Essential Functions:

• Designs innovative new products ensuring they meet the functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
• Engage in system concept development, requirements engineering, system architecture development and evaluation, and test strategy development.
• Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes, products, or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design.
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Identifies, quantifies, and implements tools, methods, processes, and equipment, which have the potential to improve the quality, reliability, and productivity of the department.
• Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives.
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
• Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch.
• Identifies and resolves defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques.
• Other job duties as required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience

Other Skills:

• Goal-oriented and possess the ability to prioritize on a consistent basis in an ever-changing environment.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, organization and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, Board members, Committee members or other outside partners.
• Occupation which satisfies this work value allows employees to work on their own and make decisions, with corresponding needs of creativity, responsibility, and autonomy.

Technical Skills:

• Technical and business knowledge to include financial modeling and analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications is also required, including but not limited to Word and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience with LabView, Mastercam, or Solidworks required.

Certificates & Licenses: Lean Silver, Six Sigma, or Certified ME

Why You’ll Love Working at Luminator
Competitive compensation with career growth potential.
Generous time off: Vacation and wellness time, 10 company holidays, and 2 floating days.
Educational Assistance Program: Robust reimbursement program for professional growth.
Health and wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous 401k match program
Benefits Effective Day One!
Find out more about us by visiting our Life@Luminator page!

It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.

Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.

All positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted.