At ACE Thermal Systems, we design, engineer, manufacture, and support high-performance environmental control systems (ECS) and components for extreme temperature and operating conditions and reliable everyday use.

As your single source, dedicated supplier for bleed air systems, air conditioning systems, cabin pressure control systems, components, and more, the ACE team acts as a key extension of your team, providing intelligent innovation and proven design methodologies to deliver safe, reliable, air control technologies and systems for aircraft.

Our mission is to be the trusted source of mission critical products and services for Aerospace and Defense customers. We do this by exceeding customer expectations through innovative products and processes. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and innovation.

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in making sure components and parts work actually work. In this hands-on role you’ll test components and refine product designs right there on the production floor.  From troubleshooting engineering problems, working the mill or lathe to rework production parts, ensuring assembled parts work as intended, and identifying failure points. Then provide recommendations and changes to design engineers, ensuring changes are made and ensuring production issues get resolved.

You’ll need to act in accordance with the policies set forth in the current procedures and manual. And develop tools, implement designs, and integrate machinery, equipment or computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes and refine product designs to increase component producibility and decrease production costs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop Manufacturing Process such as APS and work instructions.
• Resolve production issues first to build evaluations and production Line Issues.
• Measure parts to ensure proper fits are obtained.
• Resolve issues with products that occur during the assembly or testing process.
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Design and purchase Production Tooling for test fixtures, assembly fixtures to reduce labor and ensure quality for the required tooling to assemble parts effectively.
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
• Train production personnel in new or existing methods. 
• Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain written process instructions on APS, CAPPS and other instructional documents.
• Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
• Purchase tooling for production areas.
• Evaluate self-work to ensure compliance with work instructions and standards.
• Evaluate processes and assemblies and identify areas where improvements can be made.
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
• Improve work methods and tooling.
• Report any safety problems to management.
• Follow all environmental, health and safety policies.
• Train new hires to the updates on APS and Work Instructions.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Wearing the proper safety equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 0-4 years of related experience in a hands-on mechanical engineering capacity.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient use in 3D modeling software Autodesk Inventor or equivalent.
• Able to work on-site in Seminole, OK facility required.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off (including vacation and company holidays); life and disability insurance; and an employee assistance program. Employees may also be eligible for professional development support, and wellness initiatives. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and length of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact us.