Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Kennebunkport

Summary

• Document complete process flow of new projects / components including estimated process times.

• To generate process files needed to support manufacturing of various parts and components.

• To perform mechanical design tasks in CAD as needed for manufacturing, drafting Solid Model parts, tooling, fixture assemblies, and drawings. (Design, Solid Models, Drawings)

• To provide engineering support by troubleshooting manufacturing process and machining issues and implementing timely solutions to maintain the continuity of production flow.

• To monitor and debug new methods, equipment, and procedures to ensure total system efficiencies.

• Ability to generate CNC programs primarily for single & multi-axis lathes, and/or vertical, horizontal, 4 and 5-axis machining centers, with Fanuc and Siemens controls.

• Successfully implement self-generated programs, error free code, and meaningful set-up sheets.

• Generate ROI calculations and present to supervisor for cutting tool or work holding suggestions.

• Project management skills to order cutting tools and fixture components as needed.

• Continuous Improvement implementation via self-observations or instructions by others.

• Provide Solid Works and or ESPRIT training and mentoring to associate engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all facets of NPI (new product introduction) and repeat product processes.

• Develop and maintain manufacturing plans for new and existing products within the ERP system.

• Review engineering documents. (Drawings, CAD-models, MBD/DPD/PMI, Specifications, etc.)

• Review changed / revised engineering documentation for manufacturability and engineering changes for impact to fixture and process.

• Create Solid Models & CAD drawings for inspection, manufacturing process, fixtures, tooling, assembly, other parts related devices, workstations, etc. Extracting MBD/DPD/PMI model data. (ie: Solid Works)

• Create CNC Machine Programs & Process Documentation (NC code, setup sheets, tool list, process info, In-Process inspection, etc.). (ie: ESPRIT CAM, Excel)

• Provides constant communication between Engineering and Operations.

• Support Operations by providing technical support, interpretation, and engineering data.

• Support Engineering by providing feedback, data, and other information needed to process parts.

• Support startup of new products, coordinate & support other departments and team members.

• Review and recommend improvements to manufacturing processes.

• Identify need for established work procedure and standardized method.

• Document and communicate work procedure and standardized methods as needed.

• Identify need for training and communicates need to appropriate manager.

• Consult with supervisors, engineers, programmers, and manufacturing to gather information about process intent to provide proper support needed.
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Other Tasks

• Provide estimated manufacturing process and times to aid in quoting new & existing product, including DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback to customers.

• Support customer visits through engineering expertise and project involvement.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required

Education and/or Experience

• Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology / Mechanical Engineering or related field, OR High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.

• 2+ years of experience or training certification with CAD software (ex: Solid Works/AutoCAD).

• 2+ years of experience or training certification with CAM software (ex: ESPRIT/Master Cam).

• 2+ years of work experience in CNC machining/manufacturing on 3-axis verticals and/or lathes.

• 2+ years of work experience developing manufacturing processes and routing into an ERP system.

• Working knowledge of MS Office Excel, Outlook, Word, One Drive, BOX, Adobe Acrobat, & ERP systems.

• Experience with the business side of operation (quoting, customer relations, production planning, etc.)

• On the job training/growth will be provided for motivated applicants.
Required Skills, Certifications, etc.

• Self-Starter / Self-Motivated / Flexible / Detail-Oriented.

• Reliable and dependable.

• Ability to work in…