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Manufacturing Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense
Thomaston, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025 CLOSED ON 4/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Fairbanks Morse Defense?

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Position Summary: Seeking candidate that can work with our engineering and operations teams to create an efficient and cost-effective manufacturing process. This will include defining process instructions as well as supporting our CNC programmers to create an efficient programming process. They will be working with 5-axis mill-turn, horizontal and vertical lathes, and cylindrical grinding machines.

Essential Functions:
  • Support Manufacturing
    • Devise efficient manufacturing process with fail safe in-process inspection methods and document all processes with work instructions that abide by Ward Leonard standards.
    • Design fixtures for new/existing parts and define manufacturing process of fixtures.
    • Work with CNC manufacturing team on new part process planning.
    • Maximizing machine uptime, efficiency, and quality to exceed goal of 90% OEE. Collect data with machine monitoring software and develop software to collect data and create KPI's for continuous improvement.
    • Able to understand CNC programming on Fanuc, OSP and Siemens controls.
    • Verify CNC program using simulation software.
    • Use SolidWorks to create Operation level prints.
    • Update engineering master in Visual ERP.
    • Ability to read blueprints/drawings with ASME Y14.5 GD&T
    • Troubleshoot and contribute to the resolution of any manufacturing issues at component or assembly level.
    • Support the Engineering Change process by reviewing drawings for manufacture.
    • Work with the Quality and Design team with NCM disposition and resolution.
    • Supporting function for other operation teams as needed to support process improvement and overall success.
    • Reporting of necessary repairs as they arise.
Essential Functions cont.:
  • Shop Floor Safety:
Education / Skills:
  • High School Degree
  • Experience with inspection and metrology tools including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators
  • Expert user of CAD and 3D Modeling software - Solidworks experience required
  • Bachelor's in engineering is preferred
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
  • Lean Experience
  • Experience with programming of 5 Axis Machining Centers, Horizontal and Vertical Lathes, and Cylindrical Grinding using CAM software preferred.
  • 5-axis milling, turning and grinding experience preferred


Physical & Environmental Requirements:
  • Job requires long periods of sitting. Since overhead cranes are available in all work areas, Technicians are not required to lift more than 50 pounds.
  • Keeps work area clean and free of scrap materials.
  • Wears and complies with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) applicable to work area, including but not limited to eye protection and safety shoes.
  • Follows all safety rules applicable to machine as stated on posted signs and in Company policy.
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