Assistant Chief Engineer

This Engineer will work hand in hand with the Program Chief Engineer.

*Responsible for new model activity and requires interaction with the customer and the R&D team.
*Accountable for the design of facility, ordering all equipment, and overseeing the installation and completion of projects on time and within budgetary guidelines.
*Review current facility equipment needs and make recommendations to management concerning upgrades/capital improvements.
*Assist with managing machinery and equipment installations, preventative maintenance, and repairs and upgrades, to ensure company operating and cost efficiencies, quality standards, and customer delivery deadlines are achieved.
*Ensures that all plant upgrades and installation of equipment are completed according to schedule
*Develop appropriate contingency plans to address future issues.
*Conduct time studies on existing systems and procedures and provide feedback to management.
*Troubleshoot existing operations to achieve stated management objectives.
*Administer performance reviews.
*Support development of 5S, TPM and Kaizen programs.
*Ensure safe operations.
*Have the ability to establish and execute a monthly plan.
*Will ensure daily control items align with the company business plan and key objectives/metrics.
*Will attend Management Review/ISO meetings.
*All other duties as assigned.
*Requires the ability to use and apply extensive knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes.

About Aerotek: Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit aerotek.com. Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.