Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Hi-Tek Professionals, Inc. •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
- Tooling and Equipment: Design, specify, and select manufacturing tools, equipment, and machinery required for aerospace production processes, including CNC machines, 3D printers, and other specialized tooling.
- Prototyping and Testing: Develop and oversee prototype manufacturing, testing, and validation processes to ensure that aerospace components meet design specifications and performance requirements.
- Design for Manufacturing- work with the design team to produce designs that are ready for manufacturing efficiently.
- Work with quality engineers to improve process capabilities for production jobs.
- Process Development: Design and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace components and systems, considering factors such as materials, machinery, tooling, and labor.
- Manufacturing Planning: Create production plans, and work instructions, partner with operations to coordinate resources, and monitor process success to meet project requirements and deadlines.
- Cost Control: Monitor and control manufacturing costs by improving processes, reducing waste, and making cost-effective decisions regarding materials, equipment, and labor.
- Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement process improvements, automation, and lean manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce production errors.
- Collaborative Work: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, quality control specialists, and production operators, to address issues and ensure smooth production operations.
- Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve production issues, such as defects, machine malfunctions, or process inconsistencies, to maintain a smooth production flow.
- Risk Management: Identify and address potential risks in the manufacturing process and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
- Quoting of potential new projects for machining and post-processing departments.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
- 8+ years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on metal parts preferred.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with CNC milling and turning machines, including programming and fixture design.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as Solidworks, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or similar systems.
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and models effectively.
- Experience in adapting equipment or tooling designs to meet factory and production requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong workload management and follow-up capabilities.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across all levels within and outside the organization.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Availability to work extended hours during machine outages or critical activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in developing process models to enhance efficiency and productivity in additive manufacturing.
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and the creation of part routing/flow.
- Prior engagement in startup environments.
- Experience in AS9100-certified facilities.
- Competence in 5-Axis CNC operations.
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