Engineer, AME 2

Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our West Hartford, CT team. The Manufacturing Engineer will develop robust process instructions for assembling and testing hydro-mechanical fuel controls. Support the production area by providing technical guidance and troubleshooting skills for the various pumps and controls.

Responsibilities

• Support of New Product Introduction, generate build instructions, setup assembly and test cells, fixture designs, and tool selections.
• Improve productivity performance by reducing waste and improving the processing for units.
• Improve quality performance by identifying and eliminating the variation in the process.
• Provide technical support for units that don’t achieve acceptable test results.
• Provide technical support regarding all safety and ergonomics issues within the area.
• Drive cost reductions to support the business performance.
• Lead root cause and corrective actions activities to support our quality requirements for our products.
• Work closely with Team Leaders, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain in order to meet customer expectations.
• Design and procure tooling and gaging to support the assembly and test process instructions.
• Effectively evaluate component parts that are nonconforming and disposition as required.
• Review internal rejection reports for disposition of non-conforming material.
• Perform root case analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming hardware. Conduct follow-up actions on the next unit build to ensure counter measures are successful and sustainable.
• Maintain good working relationship with customers. Keep customers informed of quality problems and solutions as necessary.
• Train employees as necessary with the processes for building and testing units.
• Develop quotations for new products in development.
• Review and accept engineering drawings for assembly and test of legacy and new products.
• Lead PPAP, MPC, PFMEA and SPC activities with other supporting team members in the hydro-mechanical area.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, A3 and other problem solving tools in driving to root cause and developing corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement teams focused on waste reduction and first pass yield improvements.
• Perform other tasks as required or assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• 0-5 years manufacturing engineering experience within a manufacturing environment leading and participating in complex projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required
• ERP knowledge, Industry 4.0 implementation.
• Understands and uses continuous improvement tools
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels in the organization while remaining customer oriented
• Applies proven technology independently
  
  

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 0-3 years of technical and test experience in fluid handling equipment
• Aerospace Industry Experience preferred
• Experience as and ME or process Engineer with knowledge of mechanical assemblies, pumps, valves, actuators and thermal systems products.
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity