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Manager II, Operations Support

Location: 

West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328

Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function:  Operations

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH. 

Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our West Hartford, CT team.  The Manufacturing Engineering Manager oversees and directs all activities related to manufacturing engineering to ensure products and processes are coordinated to meet cost efficiency, production and customer requirements. This is a hands-on, center stage role in Operations that offers career growth opportunities. 

Responsibilities

•Managing a staff of Manufacturing Engineers and the activities involved in developing optimal production processes and/or improvements including: plant layout, equipment selection, tooling management and standard work. 
•Work closely with High Performance Team (HPT) leader to execute identified manufacturing objective, projects, and tasks in a timely manner.  
•Set clear goals and expectations, manage priorities and have robust means to measure performance.
•Establish MFG ownership of products, processes, documentation, and technical support 
•Identifying and allocating manpower and resources to assure completion of established objectives within budgetary and scheduled guidelines while upholding high technical standards.
•Assisting in identifying and initiating technical projects and programs which lead to improved processes and products, reduced costs or increased output.
•Acting as the champion for cross-functional initiatives while working closely with Design, Production, Quality and Program Management teams.
•Implementing production improvements and working with the Engineering Team(s) to release designs that are suitable for production.
•Accountable for cost, variance, safety, productivity, and continuous improvements. 
•Providing technical expertise and leadership when developing and/or improving upon manufacturing processes. 

Qualifications

•Bachelors’ Degree, preferably in Manufacturing Engineering required; MBA strongly preferred
•7+ years of extensive manufacturing engineering experience.
•Must have previous experience in direct management.
•Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing a plus!
•Must have proven record of delivering improvements and results within a manufacturing environment. 
•Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment is strongly desired; including experience in the use of Policy Deployment, Advanced Quality Management Techniques and other Lean/Six Sigma practices.
•MRP/ERP Systems including bill of materials (BOM) maintenance, engineering change orders, etc.

 

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

JD Edwards, Microsoft Office

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

  1. Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
  2. Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
  3. Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
  4. Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
  5. Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

 

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license.  A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.

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