The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for reviewing production schedules, specifications, and orders as well as developing and implementing process improvements. Will act as a link between manufacturing/production and engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manufacturing Engineer position supports the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, techniques, processes, and tooling on fabricated parts, cast, and machined components, subassemblies, and final products

Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes to ensure cost effective and safe assembly, testing, quality and inspection of products

Perform research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including, production flow, assembly methods and production equipment

Refine and enhance processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing principles and techniques to areas of production

Identify opportunities for improving products or reducing costs by implementing or modifying fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, product design, materials and parts

Develop and complete manufacturing documentation (FMEA, control plan, process flow, work instructions, and inspection plans)

Resolve problems and provide guidance to the production teams through the application of technical knowledge, data analytics, research, and acquired expertise. Works with engineering directly on engineering changes and component obsolescence.

Participate in design reviews, manufacturing process reviews, supplier quality reviews and audits, first article inspection, failure analysis and other tasks, as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree Required

5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense highly preferred)

Ability to obtain a secret security clearance or already have a clearance

US Citizenship, per customer requirements

Able to travel at least 5% of time

Strong mechanical aptitude as well as knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies and schematics

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.