What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Vets Hired?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Encourage and maintain a safe work environment to include 6S activities.
Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates efficiencies yields costs and changeovers.
Support site initiatives for Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing and productivity improvements.
Support and meet development and production schedules driving productivity and quality initiatives.
Determine and support development of the proper manufacturing processes for heat treating of required components.
Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for improvement of product flow cost and First Time Yield (FTY).
Introduce and implement SPC techniques and associated measurement and control systems.
Promote customer satisfaction and develop positive customer relationships.
Maintain and improve supplier vendor quality to include material reviews audits corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Provide direction leadership and technical support for operations.
Analyze technical drawings and data and offer configuration changes to enhance product manufacturability.
Assist and develop training program initiatives.
Conduct root cause investigation and analysis for development of corrective action implementations to continuously improve processes while reducing defects.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Additional Information :
Relocation : Relocation is authorized for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Export Control Requirements :
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person as defined in those regulations and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. National U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
Required Experience and Knowledge :
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and / or other equivalent engineering degrees from an accredited university required.
Minimum of four to six years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Aerospace experience is a definite plus.
Ability to create CNC programs for 4axis lathes and 5axis machine centers using MasterCam or NX manufacturing package.
Strong knowledge of CNC Machining processes of hightemperature nickel alloys utilized in aerospace engines.
Working knowledge of SPC tools and techniques.
Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Working knowledge of 3D CAD software using NX software.
Working knowledge of Synchronous Manufacturing and Kaizen process improvement techniques such as process mapping etc.
Ability to interpret drawings and customers specifications to create work instructions.
Interact with vendors and suppliers to find solutions to manufacturing issues.
Ability to use ERP / MRP Systems.
Ability to manage projects in a team environment.
Ability to quickly resolve manufacturing issues to keep product flow through the facility (i.e. sense of urgency).
Display a positive can do attitude.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to interact with hourly team members and provide clear concise instructions.
Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
Selfmotivated with the ability to work autonomously or as a team member.
Physical Requirements :
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirtyfive (35) pounds.
Must be able to stand walk bend squat climb kneel twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis for eight hours a day.
Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping power grasping pushing and pulling of materials and fine manipulation.
Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level frequently on a continuous basis.
Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment including metatarsal shoes for eight hours a day.
Working conditions may include small spaces dust fumes / odors hot / cold temperatures inside / outside noise vibration standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.