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Senior Machining Process Engineer
Emerge is recruiting for a senior process engineer role in Winsted, CT with an aerospace manufacturer known for innovation. This is a direct-hire opportunity to play a critical role in optimizing CNC machining processes.
Job Summary:
This position involves ensuring compliance with process specifications, overseeing metallurgical characteristics, and engineering high-yield, cost-effective products that meet customer quality standards. Success requires strong collaboration, hands-on engagement, and excellent communication skills.
Main Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot fixturing, clamping, program, parameter, and tooling issues to resolve production problems.
- Design and implement mistake-proof fixturing to improve yields and reduce scrap.
- Conduct time studies to define and balance operator standard work, generate standard work charts, and compare performance to cost model estimates.
- Utilize SPC charts and process capability methods to improve first-time yields.
- Plan and develop processes for new product introductions (NPI), including tooling procurement, routings, and bill of materials.
- Analyze shop floor performance using data tools to identify and close performance gaps, including scrap and rework costs.
- Apply APQP tools to minimize scrap risks and defects.
- Assist in cost estimation for new and repeat production jobs.
- Lead and support cost-saving initiatives.
- Serve as a technical liaison with customers, suppliers, and other Howmet plants regarding processes, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Research, analyze, and justify equipment procurement.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement events.
- Provide technical support to shop floor personnel.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, etc.) is required.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in Engineering in a CNC machining manufacturing environment, working with manufacturing processes, lean and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with engineering concepts, standard work principles, and tools such as Mini-Tab, SPC, Root Cause, etc.
- Familiarity with machining including CNC mills, CNC grinding, tooling and fixture design and troubleshooting, GD & T, AS9100.
- Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing knowledge preferred.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status; ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Emerge:
We are a global talent solutions company working with clients all over the world. We deliver managed sales, marketing, and business operations solutions to our clients. These solutions are an extension of your existing operations. We are committed to your success, working quickly and efficiently to provide tangible, measurable results.
