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About Us:
Middle River Aerostructure Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of thrust reversers (the braking system on a jet engine), engine nacelle components and specialized aerostructures. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.7-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 90 years. In 2019, MRAS was acquired by ST Engineering North America, the U.S. affiliate of Singapore-based ST Engineering – becoming a part of its global network of aerospace facilities and offices. With the ownership change, the company was renamed Middle River Aerostructure Systems.

Role Summary Purpose:
In this role, you will be asked to support the daily operation of automation equipment that is used in the production of Nacelles and Aerostructure components. You will also assist with the integration of new technological innovations for manufacturing, assembly, and component handling.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements to new and existing automation in the Machine Shop, Composite Shop, and Mechanical assembly areas.
• Define and develop maintenance programs, critical Spares list and end user documentation.
• Work with a team to manage equipment purchase and installation
• Participate in meetings with other team members and hourly associates
• Design, Model, and create drawings that will be used for tools, gauges, and shop aids.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere to trouble shoot and maintain CNC machines, and robotic systems.
• Basic knowledge of PLC’s, low voltage controls, vision systems. Electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotics.
• Introduction and some hands-on experience with SIEMENS and FANUC Controller Ladder logic.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
• R&D projects for evaluation and safe integration of machine learning, machine vision systems and automation inspection into production area(s).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university or college. Please note an associate degree with 2+ years of work experience in programming or maintaining Manufacturing Automation equipment or no degree and 5+ years of work experience with programming or maintaining Manufacturing Automation equipment can be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Desired Characteristics

• 3+ years’ experience in Aerospace Assembly, Machine Shop and Composites Manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with CATIA Numerical Control Programming or similar CAD/CAM software.
• Robotic Offline Programing experience.
• Mechanical or Electrical Drawing interpretation and creation
• Continuous Improvement (5S, TPM, Quick Change, Poke-Yoke, D.I.V.E. and VSM)
• CAD Fixture design.
• Autonomous inspections- Utilizing cutting edge and innovative technology.
• Experience with AFP equipment.
• Experience with integration or use of Vision Systems-Cognex
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.

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Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

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