Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer leads Manufacturing Engineering for the assigned High-Performance Work Team and will focus on execution and implementation of best assembly and test practices, including process troubleshooting and improvement, new product introduction, and advancements in assembly technologies. Executes strategic vision related to assigned functional responsibilities to include: cost out / overhead optimization, CONC/DPPM reduction, leads lean continuous improvement activities related to productivity, and waste reduction improvements. Interface as necessary with internal Customers, Supply Chain, Engineering, ELSS and other disciplines to assure safety, quality, and cost control.

What you'll do:

• Develop, prepare, and maintain complete cost-efficient manufacturing processes for product hardware of above average complexity. Design and implement routers, operational process sketches, fixturing and gages for safe and efficient manufacturing, assembly, inspection and testing of aerospace hardware.
• Determine all tooling, gauging, programing, and equipment requirements.
• Optimize existing assembly and test utilization through upgraded and improved tooling, programming, and first pass yield.
• Provide support to floor issues focused on assembly, bearing, and test. Additionally, will assist as needed to other manufacturing areas.
• Develop and implement acceptance criteria, procedure/work instructions, setup instructions, quality management alerts regarding assembly capabilities and training materials in accordance with internal/external requirements.
• Maintenance of production routings and time standards related to changes in process or equipment in assembly, bearing, or test.
• Assist Quality with root cause and corrective actions to resolve issues involving discrepant product or material and support efforts to create more consistent quality manufacturing.
• Participate in the procurement and start-up of new capital equipment (including payback and net present value analysis) for acquisition of equipment to support emerging and existing technologies as required.
• Lead 3D printing effort for creating fixtures and tooling to aid production. Support the usage of CMM inspection.
• Interact with Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products. Participates in design review process or quoting process of new orders and acts as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to customer.
• Support the planning, procurement, and maintenance of specialized tooling for all equipment to ensure constant availability to manufacturing as well as continuously improve the manufacturing process through upgrades and improvements to current tooling supply and sourcing.
• Promote culture of Continuous Improvement and understand lean manufacturing techniques as they apply to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer's expectations. Drive short-term and long-term improvements to achieve goals outlined on Value Stream Maps. Participate in kaizen events, i.e., set-up reduction, Standard Work, 5S, and problem-solving activities.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited institution and minimum one (1) year engineering experience in a machining environment OR in lieu of a bachelor's degree, five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment operating and programing machines with a minimum of two (2) years' experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Products
• Experienced in utilizing 2D/3D CAD software.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Euclid, OH facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, minimum of two (2) years related to assembly.
• Two (2) years of experience leading manufacturing in a union manufacturing environment
• Design, operations, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Sound manufacturing background (Processing, Programming, Assembly, and Tooling)
• Excellent working knowledge of SPC and Six-Sigma principles
• Experience in the use of Catia, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with G&M Code.

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