Manufacturing Engineer Job at Quest Global in Windsor Locks

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the manufacturing engineering team and shop floor to create and modify work instructions involving welding, fabrication, and machining operations.
• Develop, produce, and modify process operation and assembly sheets. (Solumina preferred).
• Knowledge of GD&T and can integrate within a production process.
• Keen understanding of B/P interpretation as it relates to specification requirements.
• May have a working knowledge of 3D modeling (NX preferred).
• Experienced with basic manufacturing processes, methods, and techniques.
• Particularly in aluminum and steel brazing, welding, and machining.
• Understanding Heat Exchanger manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to mark up requirements for fixtures, tools, and gages.
• Support supplier questions about fixtures and part requirements.
• Ability to manage various projects and tasks while following the approval process for authoring operation sheets.
• Identify areas for improved product manufacturability, reduced product cost, or improved product reliability.
• Communicates technical subject matter proficiently, both written and verbally.
• Responds effectively in high-paced environment.
• Production troubleshooting (cause & effect) must be a strength.
• Proficient in RCCA methodology and can own actions to drive down product nonconformance .
• Can rationalize and implement inspection methods and techniques.
• Skilled in project management and follows up on tasks daily.
• Create presentations based on process data and results to show opportunities for productivity improvements and cost savings.
• Ability to manage various project and process tasks related to product quality.

Required Skills (Technical Competencies):

• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of various tools, gages, and fixtures
• Proficient in blueprint reading
• Proficient in GD&T as well as a firm background in generating operation sheets
• Experienced in AS9100 and basic manufacturing processes, methods, and techniques.
• Particularly in aluminum and steel brazing, welding, and machining. 
• Competency with machines and tools required to fabricate and manufacture Sheet Metal
• Knowledge of processes for cutting, bending, assembling, and welding sheet metal parts, tools, or components

 Desired Skills: 

• Ability to create clear and concise work instructions (Solumina)
• Familiarity with Teamcenter and NX preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Self-motivated to ensure accountability, disciplined to improve processes, passionate about engineering and organized to track many work streams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organized with the ability to multi-task while driving actions to completion.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel

 Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
• Weekend shift Days: Saturday & Sunday 
• Flexibility in workday/weekends to meet customer production schedule
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Problem-solving ability to address document-related challenges
• Ability to work in shop floor and office environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents