Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Role: Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Middletown, CT

Onsite

Full Time

Key Responsibilitie

s1. PFMEA & Control Plan Developmen

• tLead cross-functional PFMEA workshops, calculate RPNs, implement controls, and document action plans
• .Ensure recommended corrective and preventive actions are developed, tracked, verified, and integrated into Control Plans for sustainable impact

.2. Root-Cause Analysis & CAP

• ATrigger RCA protocols (e.g., 5‑Whys, Fishbone, 8D) in response to SPC alerts, QC escapes, scrap, or assembly issues
• .Clearly define problem statements, investigate timeline and contributing factors, and execute cross-functional RCA sessions
• .Develop SMART corrective/preventive actions with clear ownership, deadlines, and verification through trial runs, audits, and SPC
• .Monitor CAPA effectiveness and update documentation, work instructions, PFMEA, Control Plans, and training based on outcomes

.3. New Product Introduction & Capital Equipment Integratio

• nDesign and implement manufacturing processes for new products, working closely with design engineering and Integrated Product Teams
• .Lead equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and release into production
• .Validate new processes via First Article Inspections and ensure software systems reflect all CAPA-driven updates

.4. Data Analysis & Process Capabilit

• yTrack key process metrics (Cp/Cpk, SPC), identify trends, and trigger RCA when performance dips or escapes occur
• .Propose and execute projects targeting cost reduction and defect prevention, backed by data

.5. Shop-Floor Optimization & Documentatio

• nPartner with hourly workforce, tool designers, QA, systems, and assembly teams to apply CAPA-driven process improvements, reducing QC/PC escapes and assembly cost
• .Maintain and update work instructions, SOPs, tooling specs, and QAD/process control documentation to reflect RCA outcomes. Familiarity with technical data such as blueprints, quality documents, specs, etc
• .Provide operational engineering/quality support to minimize production downtime and improve cost, delivery, quality and assist with problem solving during manufacturing related investigations

.6. EH&S & Ergonomics Leadershi

• pSupport all EH&S initiatives by driving safe processes across all production product lines. Proactively identify environmental, ergonomic, and human factor risks
• .Drive RCA and implement corrective/preventive actions to eliminate root causes of incidents or near misses

.7. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvemen

• tActively participate in CORE/lean initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Gemba), applying root-cause tools throughout
• .Sustain improvements via iterative RCA and CAPA integration

.8. Collaboration & Coachin

• gWork closely with QA, IS, IPT, systems designers, and program assembly partners
• .Mentor team members on RCA and CAPA methodologies to build organizational problem-solving capability

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Qualificatio

• nsBachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or related) 1–5 years of manufacturing/process/quality engineering experienc
• e.Proven experience with PFMEA, Control Plan development, SPC, RCA (5‑Whys, Fishbone, 8D), and CAPA implementatio
• n.Proficient in office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with manufacturing/PFMEA system
• s.Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to lead investigations and deliver corrective action
• s.Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple team
• s.U.S. Citizenship required for government contract acces
• s.Preferred experience as Pratt & Whitney Manufacturing Engine

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