Valve Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Hunt Valve Manufacturing Engineer
Hunt Valve Company has been manufacturing shipboard valves for naval customers for decades. The Engineering Department is responsible for valve design, production engineering, and project management activities. Engineering provides support to other departments including Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality. Candidates will possess a moderate degree of business awareness along with a passion for the engineering discipline. We offer a unique working environment that allows a hands-on engineering professional to develop and grow their technical skills and business acumen and support critical naval defense activities for domestic shipyards as well as international allies.

As a growing manufacturing company, we are committed to maintaining excellence in efficiency, productivity, and quality on our shop floor. To support this commitment and achieve our goals, we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Manufacturing/Process Engineer to join our team. This position is essential to streamlining our processes, improving machine utilization, and supporting the continued growth of our operations.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Essential Job Functions:

Routings:
Develop, implement, and maintain accurate and efficient routings for all parts. Ensure routings are optimized for our machines and/or outsourced services.

Work Instructions and Setup Sheets:
Create clear and detailed work instructions and setup sheets to improve consistency and reduce errors. Collaborate with operators, machinists, and programmers to ensure these documents are user-friendly and effective.

Machine Utilization Planning:
Assess current machine capabilities and capacity to plan optimal machine usage for specific operations. Strategize ways to maximize machine efficiency and minimize downtime.
Process Optimization:
Analyze and refine manufacturing processes to improve workflow, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency. Partner with shop supervisors to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience Requirements:

Proven experience in manufacturing/process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machine capabilities, and production planning.
Proficiency in creating and maintaining routings, work instructions, and setup sheets.
Ability to analyze and optimize workflows for efficiency and quality improvement.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Experience with CAD/CAM software and ERP systems is a plus.

Education Requirements:

High School Graduate or Equivalent
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Note:

This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.