Manufacturing Engineer 1

Position Summary: Responsible for developing and implementing process strategies, managing process resources, optimizing current processes, and maintaining process documents. Also, responsible for maintaining the efficiency of production to reduce costs. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 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.Root Cause investigation and analysis for development of corrective actions implementations to continuously improve processes while reducing defects.Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager. Required Skills: Working knowledge of SPC tools and techniques.Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).Working knowledge of CAD/CAM software, preferably Catia, UG, or Master CamWorking 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 to provide clear, concise instructions.Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously or as a team member. Experience & Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or other equivalent engineering degrees from an accredited university required. Minimum of one to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Will consider recent college graduates with a Mechanical Engineering degree along with 0 - 2 years of experience to include a 6-month co-op / internship in a manufacturing environment. Aerospace experiences a definite plus. Working Conditions: Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment Constant exposure to moderate noise Exposure to hazardous chemical environment 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. Physical Requirements: Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.Must be able to wear all the required Personal Protective Equipment. Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected./*generated inline style */ 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. /*generated inline style */ 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. /*generated inline style */