Overview

This position is responsible for supporting production needs and project work. Duties include include day to day problem solving, new process development, evaluation of product, fixture and tooling designs for manufacturability. Responsibilities include providing day to day review of Bill of Materials, Routers, costing, Engineering Change Orders and Engineering Orders. This position requires a “Hands On” approach that will involve actively managing day to day production needs, support of continuous improvement initiatives along with projects focused on the maintenance, upgrading, specification and installation of machines and equipment. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, good problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization.

Operating as an independent division of the Bloomfield, CT-based Kaman Corporation, Bal Seal Engineering is “a Kaman company.” This structure allows us to remain agile and entrepreneurial as we leverage our parent company’s scale, resources, and complementary capabilities. We’re proud to be part of Kaman, a company with a past so similar to our own, and a commitment to positively shaping the future.

Bal Seal BSE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and Interpretation of engineering drawings
• Provide day to day troubleshooting assistance and support for the Engineering and Operations
• Develop new designs for fixtures and tooling to support production, new product development and process improvement initiatives.
• Review and assess new product design proposals and provide recommendations on DFMA
• Development of supporting documentation including drawings, work instructions, procedures and processes.
• Establish routings, processes, layouts, tools, costs, and labor standards for manufacturing processes
• Review, initiate and assess Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Orders, drawing and process deviations.
• Assist in the design, development and implementation of new machines and equipment
• Develop and support organizational CI Initiatives
• Perform miscellaneous, and non-standards duties as required. Such duties are diversified in nature and may be changed from time to time to suit the needs of the company.

Qualifications

Education:

• A.S / B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering/Engineering Technology Degree or demonstrated experience in a similar Manufacturing environment.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience work in a supplier-based environment
• Experience with 3D modeling software Solidworks and/or Inventor
• Strong computer skills and analytical skills
• Experience interfacing with ERP/MRP and PLM/PDM Systems
• 6-Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working Knowledge of GD&T interpretation and implementation per ASME Y14.5
• Base knowledge in inspection tools and methods
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Methods and Processes
• Ability to and effectively and safely utilize various hand and power tools
• Knowledge of machine elements (i.e. fasteners, bearings, gear and belt drive etc.)
• Must be able to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Must be hands on and interface with plant personnel and operators
• Ability to identify and solve problems with little direction or assistance
• Ability to utilize ERP/MRP and PLM/PDM systems
• Working knowledge of and ability to utilize CAD systems