Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop manufacturing concepts in conjunction with Production to establish efficient manufacture of products, in accordance with prescribed engineering, quality and customer requirements.
• Participates in product and process development and design reviews. Coordinates and advises on establishing application of methods, material, and equipment.
• Translates methods of manufacturing into clear Work instructions for production.
• Must have technical knowledge of CAD/CAM.
• Capable of creating 3D Models of parts and fixtures.
• Creates and maintains the CNC programs to produce the parts.
• Must be able to operate and set up NC mills and NC lathes.
• Provides technical and direct assistance to supervisors on day-to-day operations, making them aware of manufacturing plans and assisting them in achieving optimum results.
• Expedites, controls and monitors projects throughout all production phases. Acts as a liaison between supervisors and members of other affected departments. Provides proper communications; obtains views and approvals of interested personnel; assures resolution of problems and taking corrective action to assure smooth production.
• Reviews and approves engineering drawings and documentation prior to release to manufacturing to ensure conformance to manufacturing concepts and established practices. Investigates and approves design and process change requests. Participates in review and dispositioning of non-conforming materials.
• Conducts and participates in Lean Manufacturing activities, including 6S and Kaizen events. Utilize production optimization tools (swim lane charts, utilization and efficiency metrics, workflow balancing) in order to remove waste from the processes and achieve quality and rate targets.
• Cross-functional coordination between engineering and production disciplines to refine build and inspection sequences at various production levels.
• Perform root cause investigation and implement corrective actions to eliminate non-conformances and improve manufacturing process repeatability.
• Support process development and validation efforts for engineering change and integrate solutions into the production flow, incorporate lessons learned to simplify production processes.

Education and Experience:

• Requires related four (4) year college degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Three (3) to Six (6) years Manufacturing Engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing or related industry
• Proficient in interpreting complex engineering, tool and equipment drawings
• Proficient math and analytical skills
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing processes, e.g., assembly, machining, cleaning and inspection
• Experience working with aerospace materials, e.g., stainless, nickel, titanium, aluminum, tool steels.
• Solid project management skills
• Experience planning/managing capital expenditures.
• CAD/CAM proficiency - Autodesk / FeatureCam (Delcam) preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills
• Thorough follow-through and attention to details
• Work under deadline oriented environment

General:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401K with match.