What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Equipment & Facilities Engineer position at Rand Precision Machining?
Join our team as a Manufacturing Equipment & Facilities Engineer and play a key role in driving process excellence, quality, and innovation in a precision machining environment. You’ll leverage your expertise to lead the specification, installation, and a startup of CNC and support equipment to support new and existing product lines over several locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment Planning & Specification:
- Develop equipment requirements based on product/process needs.
- Prepare RFQs and evaluate supplier proposals.
- Select CNC platforms, controls, metrology systems, and supporting equipment.
Installation, Commissioning & Startup:
- Oversee site readiness including utilities, foundations, safety, and network setup.
- Lead FAT/SAT, accuracy verification, and capability checks.
- Coordinate daily activities with contractors and maintenance teams.
Quality, Process & Compliance:
- Ensure equipment and processes meet GD&T, capability (Cp/Cpk), and customer requirements.
- Support PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA activities.
- Implement SPC, calibration, and traceability systems.
Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement:
- Design manufacturing layouts focusing on flow, safety, and ergonomics.
- Specify tooling, work holding, and process monitoring systems.
- Identify and execute improvement opportunities to increase OEE and reduce waste.
Facilities & EHS Integration:
- Ensure regulatory compliance including guarding, ventilation, and noise control.
- Coordinate facility support for utilities capacity, floor loading, and site modifications.
Project Management & Financials:
- Develop equipment CAPEX requests and manage budgets.
- Maintain project schedules, risks, and vendor communication.
- Oversee Contractors and Maintenance Personnel during installations.
Training, Documentation & Handover:
- Create SOPs, PMs, and operator/maintenance instructions.
- Provide training and ensure complete production handoff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
- 5–8 years CNC equipment installation and commissioning experience.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and metrology systems.
- Vendor and contractor coordination experience.
- Understanding of OSHA, machine safety, and LOTO.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar process improvement certifications.
- APQP / PPAP experience.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or defense manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS13100 standards.
- Robotics / Automation exposure.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a highly skilled team in a recognized precision machining facility.
- Contribute to aerospace and defense projects with industry-leading quality standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and certification.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- 401(k) matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Referral program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vision insurance.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,824 - $120,000