MRB Engineer

Company Overview:

Hanwha is a major South Korean conglomerate with diverse business interests across multiple industries including aerospace and defense, chemicals, energy, finance, and construction which has reached $61B annually. Established in 1952, Hanwha has grown to become a global leader in these sectors, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainable development. The company is particularly known for its advanced technologies in defense systems, solar energy solutions, and chemical manufacturing. Hanwha operates internationally, leveraging its robust R&D capabilities and strategic partnerships to drive growth and maintain a competitive edge in global markets.

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is seeking an MRB Engineer to evaluate systemic causes of non-conformance with regards to defects arising during the manufacturing process and participates in the clinic with coaching aimed specifically at the necessary steps, tools, and processes to “return to print” part families with like defect types.  This individual will determine classes of QN repair disposition (light, medium, and heavy), and delegate standard repairs to the clinic staff with necessary guidance.  The “hands-on” aspect of the role will be providing original content with respect to repair development activities that demands a higher level of process knowledge.   Many of these repairs will involve “additive” processes such as plating, welding, coating along with complimentary NDT and heat treatments.  

Location:                   Cheshire, CT

Reports to:                Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

• Develop where possible in- house or quick-turn supply capability to execute standard repairs that could include latent defect weld repair, local H/T, NDT, Machine prep, plasma spray, post-machine, inspection, nickel flash plate, post-machine, blend, etc.
• Perform business analysis of the total population of MRB WIP in pieces and value.  
• Provide management guidance for attaining a result of a steady reduction of gross and net MRB value leading to a steady- state of less than 1-2 weeks of sales value in total MRB.
• Analyze variations to part print specifications, which affect part form, fit, and function.
• Perform tolerance stacks, metallurgical, NDT, and heat transfer analysis.
• Author and maintain Technical Analysis Reports associated with classes of standard repairs by part family or material type.
• Capture and document root cause analysis for verified discrepancies. Assist with root causes for systemic shop issues (missed offsets, incorrect technical approach, supplier raw material or outside processing defects).
• Work with suppliers to identify and implement rework and manufacturing process changes.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Participate in training as required.
• 5-10% domestic travel between sites or suppliers required.

Physical Demands:   

• Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 35 lbs. 
• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about our facility.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering OR equivalent experience.
• 5 years of relatable design or manufacturing experience required.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a fast-paced, learning environment to meet quick deadlines.
• Possesses experience working with Operations/Process documents, procedures, and records.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret CAD based tooling, component, and assembly drawings.
• Understands Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T), and Statistical Process Control.
• Demonstrates strong familiarity with high-end manufacturing equipment and processes (i.e. castings, metal cutting, turning, coatings, milling, EDM, welding, sheet metal/ composite forming and joining, metal tube bending).
• Possesses knowledge of manufacturing support processes and systems (i.e. inspection, gauging, data collection, records and reporting, first article approvals).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with customer/supplier interaction preferred.
• Proficiency of the MS Office Suite with good writing skills.
• Proficiency in customer portals (GE Case Records / PW QN’s)       

 AAP Statement

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

*Subject to change with or without notice*