Associate Manufacturing Engineer

NIDEC Defense Group; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Defense Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, improve tooling and fixtures, and drive Lean improvements across manufacturing operations.

You will apply CAD, CNC, and tooling design expertise to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality while coordinating with cross-functional teams on capital projects and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in CAD / machine tooling and design.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and machining practices.
• Extensive experience in tooling design and manufacturing.
• Extensive experience in CNC machining.

Responsibilities

• Improve and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and process layouts; collaborate with vendors.
• Read blueprints and schematics; ensure conformance to specifications.
• Lead tooling design reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor and coordinate technicians and engineers on projects.

Skills

CAD / Machine tooling design

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Tooling design & fabrication

CNC machining

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Drafting software

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Manufacturing Engineer develops and improves the production process for manufacturing goods. They determine the best way to use a piece of machinery and how the assembly line workers can maximize efficiency.

Job Description

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Knowledge of fabrication equipment and its operations
• Experience with tooling design and fabrication
• CAD/ 3D modeling competency
• Previous knowledge and experience with G-code and CNC programing
• Mechanical aptitude with hands on ability
• Ability to organize multiple projects and establish prioritize.
• Ability to read and comprehend mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints.
• Ability to learn and correctly use software programs.
• Develops innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes including conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from the operators/production technicians.
• Refines and enhances processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing / production principles and techniques to areas of production.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements.
• Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g., design of experiment, SPC) that may result in changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Designs and prepares concept drawings of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment.
• Manages the overall implementation of capital equipment projects. Develops tooling and fixtures for new products and processes and works with tooling vendors to supply such designs.
• Identifies and implements solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.
• Prepares documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures.
• Prepares reports summarizing analyzed process information and trends.
• Recommend product changes / improvements to Product Engineers. Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Select the appropriate cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials to be used.
• Examine and measure completed units and parts to identify any defects and to ensure units conform to predetermined specifications; adjust machine controls to resolve production errors.
• Assist with the improvement and refinement of tooled pieces and tooling processes.
• Work with QC, engineering, and other departments to communicate challenges and requirements.
• Participate in Tool design reviews, incorporating the plant needed functions and connectors.
• Sign-off on all tool and fixture designs.
• Troubleshoot problems with all tooling.
• Repair, fix and implement engineering changes.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, how to read drawings a exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to present, persuade, and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of driving change and influencing engineering decisions, with or without authority.
• Monitor tooling builds to timeline, manage engineering changes.
• Coordinates sampling, metrology requests and changes to tooling when it arrives on site.
• Liaison between design engineering and manufacturing on new products and product changes.
• Review tool usage to ensure the cost-effective use of resources and sustained supply.
• Act as the single point of contact to resolve tool-related problems in the manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate plant resources as required to resolve safety, quality, throughput, and excessive cost issues related to machining.
• Support the customers in the resolution of machining and tooling related issues.
• Manage tooling budgets and report budget performance.
• Recommend changes to cutting parameters to optimize the machining process and, in some cases, implement these changes.
• Develop and maintain a plan to reduce tooling costs through individual and systemic cost reductions.
• Coordinate the updating and revising of mechanical drawings related to tooling.
• Attend regularly scheduled operations and problem-solving meetings.
• Report and document Non-Conformances, Corrective Actions, and Continuous Improvements
• Apply statistical methods, lean manufacturing principles, and perform product / process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency.

Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years related manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in:
  • CAD / Machine tooling and design
  • Have knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and machining practices.
  • Extensive experience in tooling design and manufacturing required.
  • Extensive experience in CNC machining required.
• Manage multiple engineering projects from start-up to completion.
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents Company on specific projects leads and participates on project teams.
• Good team player who can work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency with computers and standard drafting software.

Additional Job Details

• Technical – T3Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using practical technical principles
• Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area
• Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.
• Works on smaller, less complex projects/assignmentsCommunication & Influence
• Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• May influence employees within own job area at an operational level
• Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex, requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences, and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams
• Leadership & Talent Management
• May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry-level employees
• May lead parts of less complex projects or processes
• Knowledge & Experience
• Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience

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Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

No Soliciting

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