Manufacturing Engineer-87-31

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer

LOCATION: Capewell Aerial Systems - South Windsor, CT

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, sustaining and improving all manufacturing processes, procedures and capabilities through fixture design, inspection techniques, tooling optimization, statistical process control, process improvement, and lean manufacturing techniques. This position will study the requirements for each production process and product, and determine the most efficient operations and equipment based on those requirements. The role also develops, maintains, and optimizes CNC milling and turning programs, tooling, fixturing, and process documentation to support production requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manufacturing Engineering

• Study, evaluate and support existing manufacturing processes and machine requirements, and implement improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency and speed.
• Design and implement quick-change tooling platforms to incorporate existing fixtures and support new products.
• Organize and manage manufacturing workflows and resources.
• Optimize facility layouts, production lines, machine operations, and network performance.
• Resolve issues and delays in production.
• Ensure manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations/requirements.
• Define manufacturing process capability during first article manufacture and refine as necessary to support print requirements.
• Participate in new product development teams and identify initial manufacturing processes.
• Create manufacturing routing for new products.
• Support/enable manufacturing activities in all departments.
• Support supplier activities and development as needed.
• Find ways to reduce costs and maximize quality.
• Incorporate LEAN analysis, reporting, and techniques into manufacturing processes.
• Follow, update and create (as required) QMS documents including procedures, instructions and forms.
• Develop and implement statistical process controls to support key control characteristics.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Test new and existing production procedures.

CNC Programming

• Program CNC Turning and Milling Centers to specifications as described on drawings or engineering specifications.
• Create 3-D models from drawings using MasterCam programming software.
• Develop the sequence of operations in the program.
• Develop the most efficient method of fixturing the part.
• Ensure the most effective tooling is utilized, to include cutters and holders, to obtain the best efficiency and quality of the part.
• Responsible for the configuration management of CNC programs to correct revision levels.
• Make improvements to new or existing programs for improved efficiency.
• Communicate with machinists and machine operators regarding set-up and effectiveness of CNC program.
• Deploy CNC programs to support production schedule using work order system in Visual ERP system.
• May work with Cost Estimator to develop estimated machining and set-up times on potential new work.
• Generate work instructions or process sheets to aid the operators.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Work cooperatively with other employees to meet department and company goals.
• This position requires personal protective equipment on the shop floor where safety glasses and composite toe safety shoes are required by all.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors or management to support departmental and organizational objectives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aerospace.
• Proficient with inspection, tools, RCCA techniques, blueprint interpretation, and GD&T
• Must have strong metallurgy knowledge and experience with materials management and material requirements
• Strong working experience in a machine shop environment
• Strong understanding of CNC Machining (Mill and Lathe) concepts and practices
• Strong understating of MIL-SPEC coatings and finishes
• LEAN training and team participation.
• Demonstrated experience with fixture design and implementation.
• Experience implementing quick-change tooling.
• Experience working with teams to design, build and implement tooling and inspection techniques to support efficiency and improvement activities.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 requirements .
• Familiar with Mastercam.
• Ability to perform engineering tasks related to manufacturing processes development.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Project, and AutoCAD Inventor
• Technical Writing skills necessary

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Team Members in this position must be a U.S. Person, as defined by U.S. export control laws.
• Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• An individual with a disability will be considered qualified for any position that the person can perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. All essential functions incorporated in this description may be subject to reasonable accommodation.
• EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position operates in a typical office environment and requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using office equipment.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds as needed.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position will work primarily in an office environment with a low noise level and will have regular exposure to the production floor with moderate to excessive noise.
• This is a full-time, onsite position.
• The work schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday 7:30AM – 5:00PM and every other Friday 7:30AM – 4:00PM with a 30-minute lunch break.

COMPENSATION: The hiring range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000. This range is an estimate and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. Capewell offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, retirement savings, medical, dental, vision, health savings, flexible spending, critical illness, hospital, accident, life insurance, paid time off, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives.