Manufacturing Process Analyst - P3 Composites

Company: Cessna Aircraft Company
Location: Wichita
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description - Manufacturing Process Analyst - P3 Composites (331128)Job Number:331128Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.JOB SUMMARY:Manufacturing Process Analyst performs job, assembly, and detail planning analysis. Conducts thorough investigation of existing manufacturing documentation including SAP operation text, time standards, tooling, and bill of materials. Updates documentation and implements new visual tools to improve effectiveness in manufacturing support areas. Provides technical guidance in the solution of manufacturing customer-related difficulties or improvements. Conducts methods and systems studies to improve effectiveness in manufacturing support areas. Researches, improves and cost justifies manufacturing techniques, processes, and procedures to reduce costs while maintaining schedules and improving the product.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes manufacturing processes, tooling methodology, discrete manufacturing operations and associated time standards to be used to produce new parts/assemblies from detail component fabrication thru job-level installation; maintains process plans for shop floor methods/work instructions.
• Coordinates planning review with operations. Observes and documents existing assembly process. Provides guidance and implements changes within existing planning. Creates and incorporates new visual tools into planning as needed.
• Updates Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM) to break engineering product structure into logical manufacturing methodology and sequence to enable MRP processes for order release, scheduling, and purchased component sourcing activities to support visual planning updates.
• Assists Manufacturing Engineer with Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) on production issues related to engineering design, material, tooling, specifications, and processes.
• Analyzes/Interprets existing engineering drawing, manufacturing operation sequence, tooling function, and process specifications and issues engineering change requests (EDCR) to improve or eliminate manufacturing issues in sustaining production operations.
• Works with cross-functional personnel to analyze and solve production flow issues stemming from sequence of work, balance of tasks, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training.
• Identifies, justifies, and implements manufacturing techniques to improve safety/ergonomics, reduce manufacturing cost (labor, material, inventory, scrap), and improve product/process quality.
• Gathers, analyzes, and summarizes production process data for their use in valuing and prioritizing process continuous improvement opportunities; utilizes Lean/CI methodologies to lead, implement, and track improvements and to conduct check and adjust activities to verify sustainment.EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:Or in lieu of degree, Airframe & Powerplant Certification plus 5 years of experience; or 7 years applicable experience in manufacturing or relative engineering field.QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborates and easily gets along in team-based environments
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.)
• Experience in SAP is preferredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Join Textron Aviation's Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit for more information on the tax credit.EEO StatementTextron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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