Manufacturing Engineer

With more than 70 years in the aerospace industry, Gar Kenyon Aerospace and Defense is a recognized leader in the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of advanced, high-quality, hydro-mechanical, electromechanical, and mechanical components and assemblies for aerospace. Gar Kenyon Aerospace and Defense and AGC Acquisition LLC are divisions of the LOAR Group co-located in Meriden, Connecticut. The companies offer a wide range of benefits including healthcare, dental care, vision care, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Gar Kenyon is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to fulfill the following role:

• Provide engineering support to manufacturing processes for Gar Kenyon s variety of hydraulic and pneumatic aerospace components, such as Check Valves, Thermal Control Valves, Actuators, Pressure Gauges, and other similar products.
• Support all levels of manufacturing, including but not limited to machining, deburring, laser marking, dot peening, secondary machining operations, outside operations, inspection, assembly, and test.
• Design and fabricate tooling and fixturing needed to support assembly and test of Gar Kenyon s products.
• Review and make MRB dispositions for discrepant materials.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in manufacturing processes and initiate change efforts as necessary.
• A basic knowledge of mechanics and a high mechanical aptitude are required to successfully perform the requirements of this role. Previous experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and/or electronics is a plus.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or a similar CAD modeling design tool is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline is required.

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