What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Swissturn/USA, Inc.?
Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in
supporting and improving manufacturing operations within a Swiss
machining environment. The position is hands-on, working closely with
Manufacturing, Quality, and Leadership to solve daily production
challenges, drive continuous improvement, and support customer projects
from concept through production launch. The Manufacturing Engineer
designs and improves manufacturing processes, standardizes work,
supports quality initiatives, and collaborates with external suppliers.
This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail,
and the ability to balance quality, cost, and delivery in a fast-paced
Job-shop Environment. The Essential Functions Include, But Are Not
limited to the following: Develops, reviews, and maintains work
instructions to support standardized and repeatable manufacturing
processes. Analyzes products and processes to improve quality,
efficiency, and cost. Proactively identifies technical and process
challenges and implements practical solutions. Serves as the technical
point of contact for assigned customers and product families, acting as
a liaison between engineering and production. Provides customer guidance
on design concepts and specifications to optimize manufacturability
using available equipment and processes. Defines manufacturing methods
for new and existing products to meet customer requirements while
balancing quality and cost. Reviews and improves technical drawings for
manufacturability, applying dimensional analysis and GD&T best
practices. Understands inspection and test requirements; identifies
inspection risks and develops effective inspection strategies. Supports
the Quality team in root cause analysis and corrective actions related
to process and product issues. Defines requirements for outside
processing and communicates with suppliers, including heat treatment,
plating/coating, grinding, secondary machining, and specialty processes.
Identifies and qualifies new suppliers and external processes to improve
capability, quality, or cost. Evaluates new equipment and processing
methods, including machining centers, automation, inspection equipment,
and supporting tools. Applies project management principles to ensure
tooling, fixtures, gauges, equipment, routings, and CNC/CMM programs are
fully defined, documented, and implemented. Tracks open technical issues
And Drives Projects To Timely Closure. Minimum Qualifications
(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Bachelors degree in Mechanical or
Manufacturing Engineering with 2 years of experience, or Associates
degree with 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing experience. Experience
in a precision machining or job-shop manufacturing environment (Swiss
machining preferred). Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Strong ability to interpret complex technical drawings and understand
design intent. Working knowledge of GD&T and dimensional analysis.
Experience developing or supporting manufacturing inspection processes.
Good understanding of materials, heat treating, and secondary processes.
Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with production floor
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT This position requires access to information or
technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or other
US government security regulations. These regulations do not permit
access rights to non-US citizens or to other unauthorized individuals.
Therefore, all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents
supporting and improving manufacturing operations within a Swiss
machining environment. The position is hands-on, working closely with
Manufacturing, Quality, and Leadership to solve daily production
challenges, drive continuous improvement, and support customer projects
from concept through production launch. The Manufacturing Engineer
designs and improves manufacturing processes, standardizes work,
supports quality initiatives, and collaborates with external suppliers.
This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail,
and the ability to balance quality, cost, and delivery in a fast-paced
Job-shop Environment. The Essential Functions Include, But Are Not
limited to the following: Develops, reviews, and maintains work
instructions to support standardized and repeatable manufacturing
processes. Analyzes products and processes to improve quality,
efficiency, and cost. Proactively identifies technical and process
challenges and implements practical solutions. Serves as the technical
point of contact for assigned customers and product families, acting as
a liaison between engineering and production. Provides customer guidance
on design concepts and specifications to optimize manufacturability
using available equipment and processes. Defines manufacturing methods
for new and existing products to meet customer requirements while
balancing quality and cost. Reviews and improves technical drawings for
manufacturability, applying dimensional analysis and GD&T best
practices. Understands inspection and test requirements; identifies
inspection risks and develops effective inspection strategies. Supports
the Quality team in root cause analysis and corrective actions related
to process and product issues. Defines requirements for outside
processing and communicates with suppliers, including heat treatment,
plating/coating, grinding, secondary machining, and specialty processes.
Identifies and qualifies new suppliers and external processes to improve
capability, quality, or cost. Evaluates new equipment and processing
methods, including machining centers, automation, inspection equipment,
and supporting tools. Applies project management principles to ensure
tooling, fixtures, gauges, equipment, routings, and CNC/CMM programs are
fully defined, documented, and implemented. Tracks open technical issues
And Drives Projects To Timely Closure. Minimum Qualifications
(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Bachelors degree in Mechanical or
Manufacturing Engineering with 2 years of experience, or Associates
degree with 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing experience. Experience
in a precision machining or job-shop manufacturing environment (Swiss
machining preferred). Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Strong ability to interpret complex technical drawings and understand
design intent. Working knowledge of GD&T and dimensional analysis.
Experience developing or supporting manufacturing inspection processes.
Good understanding of materials, heat treating, and secondary processes.
Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with production floor
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT This position requires access to information or
technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or other
US government security regulations. These regulations do not permit
access rights to non-US citizens or to other unauthorized individuals.
Therefore, all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents