Machining Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance to design specifications.
• Where necessary, will include development and programming of equipment automation such as PLCs, data acquisition, software or similar manufacturing equipment control and/or automation systems. May support creation of CNC code and tool path simulation if supporting machining operations.
• Primary contact for design engineering, program management or operations management on manufacturing processes.
• Creates and maintains manufacturing methods, Bills of Material, and labor standards in ERP system.
• Leads activities related to C.I., RCCA, PFMEA, and cost reductions/process improvements.
• Review, approval and implementation of product or process design and technical documentation changes related to manufacturing and testing.
• Design, construction, and validation of tooling, fixtures, gages, and equipment.
• Work with product engineers, Program Managers, Production Managers, Supply Chain Management and Quality Assurance to effectively launch product from design through production.
• Creates process workflow and cell design with a focus on waste reduction and process improvement.
• Works directly with customers and suppliers to address manufacturing issues and implement solutions.
• Assist as required to maintain compliance to industry standards (AS-9100, NADCAP).
• Act as primary point of contact for specialized manufacturing processes (such as NADCAP).
• Analysis of manufacturing variances to help identify key areas in need of improvement.

Additional Duties:

• Support Supply Chain and Supplier Quality with supplier development activities as needed.
• Support resolution of supplier quality issues as required.
• Mentor/guide level I manufacturing engineers.
• Support customer complaints & concerns.
• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, company wide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands on troubleshooting & problem solving including statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of both manual and automated mechanical/electrical/hydraulic (as appropriate) equipment for tooling, fixtures, and testing
• Ability to implement change and train employees in a production floor environment.
• Excellent technical, written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Working knowledge of ERP (in particular BOM & Manufacturing Method creation & support)
• Lean Manufacturing certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret 2D blueprints and 3D models. Working knowledge of GD&T preferred.
• For machining environment: minimum 5 years CAD and CAM software experience required.
• Non-Machining environment: must have a working knowledge of CAD software and 3D printing.

• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged time frames, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• Four-year degree in engineering preferred (mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing preferred) OR 10-15 years of progressive manufacturing job responsibility in lieu of degree.