What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at CIRCOR?
Job Details
Principal Engineer Manufacturing
BUSINESS: CIRCOR, Naval Solutions
Location: Warren, MA
Direct reporting: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
CIRCOR Naval Solutions started in 1897 under Warren Pumps , following a legacy of pump builders in whose origin span over 200 years in the town of Warren. Under CIRCOR Naval Solutions this division is best known for serving the U.S. Navy's submarine and surface ship programs. The highly engineered and custom-built pumps are made of a wide variety of exotic materials and span a large range of both centrifugal and positive displacement technologies. Every submarine and aircraft carrier in the U.S. fleet as well as many other U.S. naval vessels depends on the pumps manufactured the Warren site.
CIRCOR Portland Valve was organized in 1973, originating in Portland Maine and moved its operations to Warren, Massachusetts at the end of 2011. CIRCOR Portland Valve is a major valve supplier on the Submarine & Destroyer programs. The company's products include a broad range of specialized valves for various shipboard services.
Department Mission Statement
The mission of Manufacturing Engineering is to establish manufacturing control through process development, creation of standard work, and cross functional collaboration to guarantee process safety and quality while supporting improved delivery through efficiency.
POSITION DETAILS
Principal Summary
Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for the success of manufacturing process performed by both Circor Naval Solutions and Portland Valve. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining the manufacturing processes of components, subassemblies, and top-level assemblies while meeting all design and quality requirements. This position will also serve as the liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, a department within Operations, and the other functional groups including Engineering & Quality.
Principal Activities
Job Requirements:
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Education & Experience
Other
CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
BUSINESS: CIRCOR, Naval Solutions
Location: Warren, MA
Direct reporting: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
CIRCOR Naval Solutions started in 1897 under Warren Pumps , following a legacy of pump builders in whose origin span over 200 years in the town of Warren. Under CIRCOR Naval Solutions this division is best known for serving the U.S. Navy's submarine and surface ship programs. The highly engineered and custom-built pumps are made of a wide variety of exotic materials and span a large range of both centrifugal and positive displacement technologies. Every submarine and aircraft carrier in the U.S. fleet as well as many other U.S. naval vessels depends on the pumps manufactured the Warren site.
CIRCOR Portland Valve was organized in 1973, originating in Portland Maine and moved its operations to Warren, Massachusetts at the end of 2011. CIRCOR Portland Valve is a major valve supplier on the Submarine & Destroyer programs. The company's products include a broad range of specialized valves for various shipboard services.
Department Mission Statement
The mission of Manufacturing Engineering is to establish manufacturing control through process development, creation of standard work, and cross functional collaboration to guarantee process safety and quality while supporting improved delivery through efficiency.
POSITION DETAILS
Principal Summary
Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for the success of manufacturing process performed by both Circor Naval Solutions and Portland Valve. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining the manufacturing processes of components, subassemblies, and top-level assemblies while meeting all design and quality requirements. This position will also serve as the liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, a department within Operations, and the other functional groups including Engineering & Quality.
Principal Activities
- Define, maintain, and control the technical standards for use by Manufacturing Engineers and CNC Programmers
- Define process control requirements and lead PFMEA activities
- Support the growth of constructive relationships between all departments of the organization and other Circor locations globally
- Create CNC programs with CAM software
- Mentor and develop the technical abilities of other Circor employees
- Evaluate complex manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from shop floor workforce
- Participate in the evaluation, procurement, and start-up of new capital equipment with a focus on modern technology
- Lead trouble shooting efforts on and off the shop floor in RCCM activities
- Be the prime contact on high-level Manufacturing Engineering projects
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in professional associations
- When requested, take on a leadership role in CIRCOR Operating System (COS) activities
- Achieve and hold government clearance as needed
- Travel as needed, anticipated as less than 10% of working time
- Provide manufacturing and manufacturability input for production planning, design, or repair
- Update the ERP system with proper process routing and other manufacturing support information
- Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects that support the Lean Manufacturing methodology such as SMED and Kaizen events
- Engage with vendors to arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts to necessary specifications/quality standards and evaluate products according
- Design layout of equipment and workspace to maximize efficiency
Job Requirements:
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Design machine fixturing for manual and CNC machining equipment
- Create repeatability in manufacturing processes
- Define and write standard work
- Maintain professionalism when faced with challenges and stress
- Utilize CAD (Solidworks)
- Utilize CAM (Esprit)
- Read and interrupt technical drawings understanding GD&T
- Advanced knowledge of continuous improvement, with a track record of implementation
- A Self-starter, high energy, innovative thinker with disciplined and persistent work style and has a keen attention to detail
- A high degree of computer literacy is required with comfortable use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work in both team and individual environments
Education & Experience
- Typically requires a minimum level of knowledge that is acquired through a four-year college degree in an applicable field plus 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other
- U.S. Citrizen
CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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