This is a typical Manufacturing Engineering role that requires a “hands-on” approach to actively support day to day production needs such as resolving production issues, reviewing Bills of Materials, Routers, costing, Engineering Change Orders and Engineering Orders.  To implement process improvement, as well as sustaining and development initiatives (including tools, jigs, fixtures and manual machines).   The incumbent will look for continuous improvement opportunities and support projects focused on the maintenance, upgrading, specification of, and installation of machines and equipment.  

Bal Seal Engineering delivers advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions that serve medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Our proprietary spring-energized seals and electrical contacts help customers achieve precision, efficiency, and reliability. Employees thrive in a culture that values craftsmanship, technical mastery, and close partnership with customers solving complex challenges. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentor lower-level engineers and serve as a resource to share knowledge with the engineering team and the rest of the company
• Review designs for manufacturability and cost (DFM/A)
• Responsible for design and/or sourcing, validation, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment
• Review and Interpretation of engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5
• Ability to drive to root cause, provide short and long-term corrective solutions
• Develop and support Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Provide day to day troubleshooting assistance and support for Engineering and Operations
• Establishes routings, BoMs, processes, layouts, tools, costs, and labor standards for manufacturing processes.  Development of supporting documentation including PFMEAs, drawings, work instructions, procedures, tools/jigs/fixtures, and processes to support new product introduction.  Documentation of legacy production equipment and "tribal knowledge" processes
• Review, initiate and assess Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Orders, drawing and process deviations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree 
• Other technical qualifications and/or a demonstrated minimum 7 years' experience in a similar technical environment may be considered
• 6-Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification desired

Experience:

• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement, Lean initiatives, developing and implementing Process Capability studies
• Experience interfacing with ERP/MRP and PLM/PDM Systems
• Experience with assembly or manufacturing shop floor
• Experience overseeing and approving DFMA reviews and approval of engineering drawings
• Experience with machining small and medium sized precision components made from a variety of polymers and metals preferred
• Experience with Laser welding processes and techniques a plus
• Experience with 3D modeling software Solidworks and/or Inventor preferred
• Experience working with suppliers to improve processes and/or understand and document industry standards preferred
• Strong computer and analytical skills

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 
• Knowledge of statistical process control preferred 
• Ability to 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
• Base knowledge of metallurgy (i.e. material strength, hardness, machinability, heat treatment processes)
• Basic Project Management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements: 

• Employee is occasionally required to stand
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk
• This position is mainly sedentary; Therefore, required to sit
• Occasionally will need to bend, stoop and squat
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Required to reach with hands and arms to handle documents and products
• Must be able to enter data into a computer by use of a keyboard and 

Work Environment:

• The work environment conditions are typical of a manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the basic functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderate, however, hearing protection may be required if employee enters high noise areas as a part of their normal job duties.

Benefits: