Description

Projects Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. Projects Inc. is a manufacturer of complex small machined components in the Aerospace and Power Systems industries and has been in business for over fifty years. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for driving significant improvement in operational processes to improve productivity, quality, and safety in the manufacturing and supply chain areas of the business through the deployment of problem solving and lean methodologies. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop, evaluate, improve, and document manufacturing processes to meet our quality, cost and cycle-time and safety needs (including process control techniques) 
• Conduct workflow analysis and make recommendations for improvement in part flow and shop layout.
• Plan, define and execute manufacturing cost reduction and product improvement programs for new and existing products.
• Sustain current production by providing support for quality, production equipment trouble shooting and part documentation by determining the root cause, implementing corrective actions and documenting changes.
• Provide technical assistance and conduct training for operations personnel.
• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
• Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
• Incorporate new manufacturing methods or processes to improve existing operations.
• Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
• Determine root causes of failures or recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods, using statistical procedures.
• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
• Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
• Determine causes of operational problems or failures.
• Develop technical methods or processes.
• Estimate time requirements for development or production projects.
• Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
• Implement design or process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
• Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
• Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
• Update technical knowledge.

Requirements

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following education and competencies:

• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation 
• Education BS/BA with 1-3 years of hands-on related, or equivalent experience 
• Experience with a track record for designing and implementing process improvements within the manufacturing or supply chain processes
• Computer proficient to organize and analyze data and to prepare technical presentations (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, or other 3D modeling software 
• Proficient in basic machining techniques; turning, milling, grinding, deburring etc. 
• Knowledge of welding, laser cutting, and EDM a plus
• Process capability and new part development 
• Proficient in basic metrology (Calipers, height stand & indicator, shadowgraphs) 
• Self-directed worker, able to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of quality requirements for Pratt & Whitney such as UPPAP is a plus
• Epicor ERP system is a plus

Acknowledgments:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager.

Projects Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Projects is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug use and abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of our employees, to the security of our equipment, facilities, and product quality. For these reasons, Projects is dedicated to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

This policy applies to all employees and all applicants for employment at Projects. Human Resources is responsible for the administration of this policy.

Pre-employment

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test after written acceptance of an offer of employment and before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and will be assigned to a testing facility designated by Projects and directed to provide a urine specimen. Collected specimens will be sent to a federally certified laboratory and tested for evidence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene use, and specimens may be tested for other illegal drug(s) and/or legal cannabis. 

E-Verify

Projects, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your FormI-9 information to verify you are authorized to work in the United States. Projects, Inc. will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and have completed the Form I-9 upon hire.