Manufacturing Engineer Job at ZipRecruiter in North Haven

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Job purpose

This position reports to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering. It is a salaried position. The Manufacturing Engineer designs, implements, and reviews processes and procedures for all aspects of manufacturing: Manufacturing, Assembly, Tooling, and Special Processes. Responsible for all manufacturing documentation including op sheets, ECNs, and maintaining the ERP system.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing and validating product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Designing and implementing assembly lines to meet production schedules utilizing lean and ergonomic techniques.
• Special processes including heat treat, laser marking, anodizing, black oxide, grit blast, welding, brazing, cleaning, and others.
• Work with operations and CNC programmers to improve processes and verify process control. Researching automation techniques, testing new systems for efficiency and planning factory layouts to optimize production.
• Work closely with Tool Design to ensure the proper machining techniques are being used.
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical) or equivalent experience
• CAD experience - 3D modeling of complex parts: 5 years (Required)
• Blueprint Reading and GD&T: 1 year (Required)
• Firearms knowledge a plus
• Solidworks: 1 year ()
• Microsoft Suite – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project
• CNC machining knowledge
• Laser Marking programming a plus
• Robot programming a plus (Nachi, Yaskawa, Fanuc)
• Metrology tools & processes of part inspection: 1 year (Required)
• Excellent blueprint reading skills & through understanding of GD&T
• Experienced with metrology tools & processes for part inspection.
• Excellent communication skills, math skills and attention to detail
• Must have knowledge of fixture and gage design and function
• Must have good problem-solving skills
• Solidworks experience a definite plus
• Self-Starter / Self-Motivated
• Reliable and dependable
• Positive customer-focused attitude
• Enjoys fast pace and rapidly changing environment
• Professional demeanor and respectful to people in all situations
• Flexible and willing to help others as needs and tasks change often
• Team player

Working conditions

• Office environment within a manufacturing facility.
• Shop floor support will be required

Physical requirements

• Must be able to move, lift, transport items at minimum of 20 lbs.
• Must be able to consistently operate a computer/office productivity machinery i.e., calculator, copy machine, printer for a minimum of 6 hours per day.
• Must be able to remain stationary for a minimum of 2 hours per day.
• Must be able to detect and correct errors on paper/screens.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with other members of the organization verbally, nonverbally, and in writing.
• Must be able to move throughout the facility and office area to access file cabinets, office equipment, plant machinery, and other office areas as needed.

Other

• Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or willingness to learn and participate in Lean Manufacturing processes or activities.

Direct reports

• Manufacturing Engineering