Aerospace Assembly Process Engineer

Description

Position Summary: ALTEN is seeking an Aerospace Assembly Engineer to define, update, and standardize manufacturing processes, combining technical documentation with shop floor support. Key Highlights: 1. Responsible for standardizing aerospace manufacturing processes 2. Balance between office work and shop floor support 3. Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence ALTEN Mexico seeks to integrate an **Aerospace Assembly Engineer** into its team, responsible for ensuring the correct definition, updating, and standardization of manufacturing processes in aerospace sector projects. This position combines technical work in documentation and digital modeling with direct shop floor interaction to ensure proper execution of assembly instructions. At ALTEN, we value professionals with an analytical mindset, passion for operational excellence, and commitment to continuous improvement. Our team participates in initiatives focused on process development and optimization, engineering change implementation, and compliance with stringent standards required by aerospace manufacturers such as Boeing and Bombardier. **Position Objective** Ensure the creation, updating, and correct implementation of assembly work instructions, integrating engineering requirements, OEM standards, and best manufacturing practices. The role entails a balance between office-based activities — documentation, modeling, and change management — and shop floor activities — communication, training, and process validation — guaranteeing reliable, standardized, and aviation-quality-aligned processes. **Key Responsibilities** **Work Instruction Management (Office – 50%)** * Develop, update, and maintain assembly work instructions in accordance with engineering, product, or process changes. * Ensure documents comply with specific aerospace customer standards and requirements (e.g., Boeing, Bombardier). * Create high-quality visual and technical content using **CATIA**, **Composer**, and other applicable PLM/MES systems. * Coordinate with manufacturing engineering, quality, and production teams to validate new methods and ensure technical feasibility. * Document new processes, required tools, assembly sequences, and key parameters. **Shop Floor Implementation and Support (Floor – 50%)** * Communicate, implement, and train operational personnel on changes to work instructions. * Monitor shop floor understanding and execution of new processes. * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in assembly methods. * Conduct process audits to ensure documentation aligns with actual assembly conditions. * Serve as the technical liaison between engineering and production to resolve deviations, questions, or issues during assembly. Requirements **Academic Qualifications** * Industrial, Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. **Experience** * 3–5 years in aerospace assembly or advanced manufacturing processes. * Experience with OEM customers such as Boeing or Bombardier is desirable. * Practical knowledge of metalworking processes: * CNC machining * Sheet metal / forming / metal assemblies **Technical Skills** * Proficiency in **CATIA** (modeling, drawing interpretation, reading). * Experience with **Composer** for creating visual instructions. * Familiarity with technical documentation systems, engineering standards, and change control. * Knowledge of GD\&T, aerospace drawing interpretation, and OEM specifications. * Intermediate to advanced English **Professional Competencies** * Analytical thinking and problem-solving. * Clear communication with technical and operational staff. * Process orientation and standardization focus. * Multidisciplinary teamwork. * Adaptability and practical shop-floor orientation. **Key Position Objectives** * Maintain technical documentation always up-to-date and compliant with aerospace customer audits. * Ensure 100% of operational personnel know and correctly use current documentation. * Minimize rework and deviations caused by instruction errors. * Serve as the technical and communication reference point between engineering and production. **We Offer** * Base salary * Major Medical Expense Insurance (including dental and vision plans) * 15-day year-end bonus * 25% vacation premium * 12 vacation days (starting from the first year) * Social security * PTU/Profit sharing * Biweekly food vouchers Benefits: * Employee referral program * Major medical expense insurance * Food vouchers Experience: * CATIA: 3 years (Desirable) * GD\&T: 3 years (Mandatory) * Aerospace assembly processes: 2 years (Mandatory) Language: * English (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment