Production Engineer III

WORK LOCATION: Huntsville, AL
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $100,000 to $130,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.
SUMMARY
A Production Engineer works to bridge the engineering and production teams, helping transition components, projects, and testing from concept through manufacturing. Production Engineers work to develop, evaluate, and improve production processes considering engineering requirements, costing, materials, efficiency, and design constraints. To be successful as a production engineer, you should be an independent thinker and keen problem-solver. Outstanding production engineers can diagnose problems, train staff, and provide effective recommendations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.
Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
Lead continuous improvement efforts through a Kaizen approach liaising with engineering to develop plans that improve production while reducing costs and labor.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to technicians and engineering team members.
Develop, implement, and promote safety procedures and best practices within the manufacturing environment.
Prepare and present technical updates, project status, and process improvement recommendations to engineering and operations leadership.
Evaluate and qualify vendors, suppliers, materials, and components
Support CAM programming, tooling development, prototyping, and operation of manufacturing equipment as required.
Create, revise, and approve manufacturing documentation, including travelers, work instructions, rework instructions, assembly procedures, and test procedures.
Partner with engineering and production teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing and process issues.
Escalate production risks, technical challenges, and resource constraints to leadership with recommended solutions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
Minimum of 4-6 years’ work experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
Direct experience with shop equipment, such as CNC machines, tooling, and hand tools
Knowledge of wire harness manufacturing processes (soldering, terminating, tooling)
Knowledge of composite structures and processes (finishing, trimming, tooling)
Experience using Kaizen (continuous improvement), A3 (problem solving), Poka Yoke (error proofing) techniques for process improvement.
Understanding of ERP systems and implementation challenges.
Strong people and communication skills, willing to work with others
Proven leadership and mentoring skills