Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

**Reports to: **

Engineering Manager

Job Hours:

• 7:00am-3:30pm shift, Mon-Fri.

• Flexible to work extended hours as needed.

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Manufacturing Engineer position is assisting in fabrication of waveguide systems and assemblies using the latest technology available. There will be a heavy emphasis on creating manufacturing steps related to CNC machining, braze. solder and welding requirements, Creation of manufacturing processes using ERP and Solidworks.

*Supervisory Responsibilities:

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*Duties/Responsibilities:

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• Prepare/provide manufacturing drawings to the Manufacturing floor with precise instructions of

  required processing

• Create routing and bill of materials from customer information and requirements

• Design manufacturing process.

• Generate and improve workflows to reduce waste and cost.

• Develop SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

• Estimate costs and timeline for manufacturing.

• Preparing materials requisitions

• Working with vendors

• Tracking purchases

• Enter time estimates into ERP system to accurately predict times required

• Maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion.

• Meet technical, procedural, and schedule expectations of the customer and the organization.

• Follow industry standards as they pertain to documentation, policies, and expectations.

• Manage several assigned projects from inception to shipping.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.

• Maintains knowledge of new and developing manufacturing technology, equipment, and applications; applies this knowledge to recommend and implement new technology and processes.

*Skills and Qualifications:

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• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of ERP systems mandatory

• Good time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Possess a strong understanding of drafting principles, mechanical drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Familiarity with Military Specifications such as plating processes, Paint, and heat treat

• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD software.

• Solid knowledge of manufacturing methods and

  procedures.

• Analytical thinking skills: analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software; Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• You must be a U.S. Person to apply for this position.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent working experience in Mechanical, electrical or manufacturing engineering preferred.

• 3+ years working as an Engineer in a manufacturing plant required.

• Experience utilizing SolidWorks CAD required.

• CNC manufacturing experience is a plus.

Accountabilities:

• Achieve production/productivity goals.

• Achieve deadlines (production, reporting).

• Achieve quality standards within acceptable limits (first-pass yield).

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Environment:

• Office environment

• The noise level in the work environment may be moderately loud.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• AS9100
• ITAR Compliance
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Product Design Experience
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Business-to-Business (B2B)
• Scheduling Experience
• CAD/CAM Software
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading