Manufacturing Engineer - Manchester

Position Overview:
As the Manufacturing Engineer you will help support the engineering team in our Manchester, CT facility.

Key Responsibilities: ''

' Support daily operations and troubleshoot production issues

' Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes and products.

' Design and modify fixtures, tooling, and gauging

' Produce, update, and review engineering drawings and op sheets

' Document key processes and train operators to standardized work

' Disposition nonconforming material and perform RCCA

' Research and develop new processes in accordance with customer specifications.

' Recommend, justify, and implement Capital Expenditures and equipment upgrades

' Perform Contract Review and risk analysis

' Review and interpret customer drawings, specifications, and PO requirements and incorporate them into manufacturing processes

' Participate in PPAP, PFMEA, and creation of internal and external flow downs

' Develop Bill of Materials and Bill of Operations for new product

' Interact with customers, operators, sales reps and vendors.

' Evaluate data and product specifications to determine the feasibility of product proposal.

' Analyze data and reports to determine if product meets specifications.

Reduce waste and increase capacity/efficiency through application of continuous improvement tools (i.e. structured problem solving, setup reduction, organization and standardization of machining centers, mistake-proofing in tool/fixture design).

Basic Qualifications:

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3+ years of process/manufacturing
engineering experience in applying advanced engineering principles in a metal
forming manufacturing environment.

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Working knowledge of manufacturing
methods, concepts, processes, and systems.

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Solid analytical skills and the ability
to define and brainstorm solutions to problems.

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Working knowledge of CAD software

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Prior continuous improvement/Lean
experience

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Familiarity with ERP systems

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Strong computer skills including MS
Office

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Excellent communication (written and
verbal) and interpersonal skills

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Ability to function effectively in a
team environment, collaborate with other departments, and work independently

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the
  United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at
  the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled
  items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to
  lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree (engineering,
metallurgy or materials science)

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Aerospace industry experience or
exposure

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Training in Lean Six Sigma / Continuous
Improvement Tools

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Product prototyping, qualification
and/or testing experience

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Familiarity with ISO 9000 or AS9100
quality standards

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SolidWorks and/or NX

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Working knowledge of MBD