Tad PGS is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Rochester

We have an outstanding career opportunity for aManufacturing Engineerto join a leading Company located in theRochester, NHsurrounding area. Responsibilities : Develop a very thorough understanding of the manufacturing process Create and update procedures and work instructions while taking into consideration operator feedback, equipment, process data, and customer requirements Lead and support process improvement and cost reduction projects Oversee all new and existing reworks that are required to support fan case manufacturing Monitor and update the SPC database for current production parts Work with the data team to develop efficient and useful reporting tools Summarize, prepare, and deliver technical presentations to engineering and management Identify opportunities for process improvement while coordinating and implementing automated solutions Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of part manufacturing processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality standards Generate manufacturing data reports to support immediate feedback to the operators and generation of Quality documentation Monitor production to detect and prevent process drifts Analyze manufacturing data to assess capability and determine opportunities for process improvements Identify opportunities for automation and support the development of automated processes Work closely with the Quality department to efficiently communicate nonconforming production data Support the implementation of Lean principles: workstation design, parts flow Create visual management standards to communicate performance Interact with our French counterparts to report on process improvement or development activities Basic Hiring Criteria : Bachelor's degree in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degree Minimum 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience required Ability to travel within the US and internationally (not to exceed 10%) Desired Qualifications : Strong understanding of composite and adhesive cure cycles is preferred Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and tooling is preferred Majority of time will be spent on the production floor working with equipment, processes, and manufacturing personnel Self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity and work independently with limited direction Requires strict attention to detail and strong project management skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Experience with automation of manufacturing processes is preferred Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to quickly develop an understanding of the current master data environment (including systems, policies, processes, and procedures) Understanding of LEAN manufacturing concepts and/or 6 Sigma techniques preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Knowledge of and compliance with AS9100C or ISO9001 standards preferred Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, approximately 10% of a standard workday VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance