Manufacturing Engineer II
Company: Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas LLC
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Position Summary:
Working in a fast-paced team environment, the ME will work
cross-functionally across the organization including Quality,
Program Management, Logistics, Production Control, Industrial
Engineer, and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for
executing change using process improvement methodologies, assisting
in implementing the organization’s Lean strategy, executing project
initiatives, training and mentoring key resources. Develops,
evaluates, improves and implement manufacturing methods, utilizing
knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication
processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly
methods, and quality control standards. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be
assigned: Effectively utilize Lean, Six Sigma, other CI
methodologies and support activities for Value Stream Maps (current
and future) according to the Lean Operations Roadmap. Assist and
support current 5S program. Lead, participate and support Kaizen
Events and A3’s. Interfaces with quality, receiving quality,
industrial engineering and production to integrate new products or
processes into the existing production area. Interfaces with
industrial engineer and production to develop shop floor photo
documentation and standard work instructions. Creates an atmosphere
for development of new concepts, ideas and methods to support
continuous improvement in the department. Confers with industrial
engineering, program manager and design staff concerning product
design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. Assures
product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing
finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards;
confirming manufacturing processes as well as tooling and suggest
fixtures. Provides manufacturing decision-making information by
calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing
production schedules; estimating future requirements in conjunction
with Industrial Engineering. Develop and maintain the requirements
of new tools and fixtures orders for final assembly. Develop and
maintain specialty tools to support production flow. Develops
product, process designs and implements production standard methods
to reduce manufacturing costs, applying lean principles while
ensuring quality as part of the process. Evaluates manufacturing
methods by conducting research on programs, applying knowledge of
product design, fabrication, and assembly process and soliciting
observations from operators. Assists in developing manufacturing
processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing,
modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment;
conferring with vendors. Acts as a First Responder for the
production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical
problems. Identifies, communicates and resolves issues in the
manufacturing process. Troubleshoot any technical design
difficulties w/ operator, which may arise during the manufacture of
product and take appropriate action to prevent future occurrences
of the problems. Review and support effectives of training
activities for all production assembly employees. This includes the
development of new hire and recurrent training. This can include
individualized training plans to strengthen an employee’s existing
skills or teach new ones. Assist in develop and direct training and
development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of
methods such as classroom training, demonstrations,
on-the-job-training, meetings and workshops. Assist in develop and
direct training for leads and supervisors in techniques and skills
for training. Create pro-active and responsive training solutions
to improve individual, team and organizational performance. Assist
in preparing and facilitate training courses for employees to
include the design of instructional materials for training and
participant materials. Confer with management and conduct surveys
to identify training needs based on projected production processes
and changes. Assist in identifying and assessing future and current
training needs through job analysis, career paths, annual
performance appraisals and consultation with line supervisors
Develop and direct with employee evaluations and ranking
assessments. Oversees training records and training database.
Requirements: Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Operations, Aeronautical
Engineering, Mechanical engineering or Industrial Engineering 5 or
more years of work related experience preferably in aircraft or a
combination of education and experience. Technical & Personal
Skills Advanced Root cause analysis capability using 3D clash
analysis and advanced metrology equipment. Able to create and
review engineering drawings, models and assemblies for
manufacturability Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing
processes. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, concepts and
procedures. Knowledge of Aerospace materials such as metals and
plastics. Knowledge of Aerospace requirements such as ISO9001 and
AS9100 Experienced in GD&T Experienced in various forms of
rapid prototyping including 3D printing Experienced in creating and
implementing process control as related to production fixtures
Ability to independently plan and prioritize tasks Ability to speak
effectively before groups of customers or employees of
organization. Ability to define problems, collects data, establish
facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must have good interpersonal and
organizational skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule
Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus Computer Skills:
Intermediate to proficient in Microsoft Office products Five years
experience of PLM software Certificates and Licenses: None
required.
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