Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, maintains and optimizes manufacturing and assembly processes for production programs. This role drives production flow through hands-on troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who excels in an autonomous and dynamic environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates and optimizes manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product, manufacturing, assembly, and tooling; conferring with suppliers and machine shops; and soliciting feedback from technicians and engineering.
• Creates and maintains assembly work instructions, assembly drawings, BOMs, and test procedures for production programs.
• Supports assembly and testing of product, as well as test procedure and test report documentation. Provides direction and guidance to technicians as needed.
• Supports the transfer of new products from engineering to production.
• Troubleshoots issues and non-conformances with product, material, or equipment on the production floor as well as with suppliers and customers.
• Leads root cause analyses, fishbone studies, and corrective action documentation, communication, and implementation.
• Research and develop standards and equipment needed to support testing and manufacturing.
• Develops automated test capabilities to support product design verification and long-term testing.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing product yield, planning workflow, while also optimizing cost, labor, and material.  
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.  Monitors and updates Earned Standard Hours based on actual performance.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 2 years of work experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering (or equivalent) minimum

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong ability to read, interpret, and create technical documents (fluid (P&ID) schematics, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, work instructions, test procedures, safety procedures).
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes (CNC machining (lathe, mill), welding, additive manufacturing, etc).
• Experience with Solidworks CAD is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical and fluid flow equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, HVAC, AC/BLDC motors, BLDC motor controllers) is a plus.
• Familiarity with aerospace production and test environment (temp, altitude, vibe, shock, EMI, etc.) is a plus.
• Highly motivated, accountable, able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong and effective communication with employees, suppliers and customers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, strong ability to adapt and learn new software applications.
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Position is subject to ITAR restrictions

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Office and manufacturing environments
• Manufacturing environment includes hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of product.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) plans.

• Generous paid time off per year

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