Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer your primary responsibility will be to take ownership of one or more product lines and manage that product line’s manufacturing process from beginning to end. Taking a hands-on approach, a successful Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will monitor production and testing, assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the process.

• Develop methods of manufacture and process drawings using standard GD&T practices and technical work instructions for various metal tubular components
• Maintain revision control and revision changes for manufacturing process drawings
• Review and approve manufacturing drawings for correct GD&T and accuracy
• Ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings, specifications, and customer flow down requirements for multiple programs
• Support the research, design, and selection of tooling, fixturing, and gauging to be used in the manufacturing process
• Investigate and determine root cause using 8D and 5 why methods
• Provide technical guidance in the disposition of non-conformances
• Create mechanical testing reports and graphs to track trends
• Interpret inspection data during development phases and provide guidance
• Support commercial quote activity by assessing technical feasibility and providing engineering calculations
• Provide additional support to the engineering department as needed
• Help to lead a Zero Injury Culture through actions and developing safe job procedures

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent field
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with AS9100
• Strong experience in process drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to the nature of the work, compliance with federal contracts, and exposure to ITAR/EAR-regulated technical data.

• Knowledge of metals including Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steels, Maraging Steels and Alloy Steels
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing including Magnetic Particle, Pressure Testing, and Dye Penetrant
• Knowledge of Mechanical Testing including Tensile Test, Hardness Test, Grain Size and Salt Fog
• Having a hands-on approach with assembly of designs and fixturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Ability to use basic inspection tools such as micrometers, caliper, and dial indicators
• Excellent interpersonal, written, organizational and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask with a focus on time management to meet schedules
• A high attention to detail with a mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project)

The job operates in a manufacturing atmosphere. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those any employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Vibration, or works near moving mechanical parts and high, precarious and congested places
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Work on or near moving mechanical parts
• Exposed to prolonged risk of loud to moderate noise throughout the day. Hearing protection is recommended in all areas of the shop and is provided by the Company

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk; sit; stand; bend; lift; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects; and move continually during working hours
• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting
• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus

typically required to perform the essential functions of this job

• ANSI rated metatarsal shoes
• Safety glasses

The job description is:

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