ENGINEER, SR., MANUFACTURING

Valcor Engineering Corporation; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Long term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Valcor Engineering Corporation seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead fixture design and development for NPI programs in a manufacturing environment. You will drive fixture lists, coordinate with design and test teams, and push process improvements across assembly and test cells.

The role requires seven-plus years in manufacturing engineering, expertise in fixture design, SolidWorks, and strong lean/Six Sigma capabilities. On-site role with collaborative cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or the technical equivalent.
• 7+ Years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience leading others preferred.
• Experience with fixture design.
• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing tools.
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks.
• Solid project management, communication, and cross functional team leadership skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast paced, medium sized company.
• Results oriented and ability to motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• For NPI programs, with input from design and test engineers, determine all needed assembly and test fixtures (create fixture list).
• Design, draw, have manufactured, inspect, and validate manufacturing, assembly, and test fixtures.
• For NPI programs, coordinate with planner / buyer, design & test engineers on fixture jobs / PO’s, priority, and schedule.
• Develop new and improve existing manufacturing, assembly, and test processes and cells.
• Create new and revise existing routers, driven by ECO’s, process improvements, etc.
• Update jobs based on NCMR’s, ECO’s / EO’s, redlines, etc.
• Create jobs to make fixtures or development parts.
• Review and approve ECO’s for new and changes to existing drawings, documents, etc.
• Review, provide feedback, and offer alternatives regarding NPI drawings for correctness, manufacturability, standardization, best practices, and lessons learned
• Build development and LRIP assemblies.
• Create new and revise existing assembly procedures, work instructions, part protection procedures, standards, etc.
• Determine and implement part protection and handling processes to reduce damage and rework.
• Provide all needed support for final packaging, E.G., process, materials, documentation, etc.
• Prepare ECO’s for new and changes to fixture drawings, weld simulation drawings, standards, etc.
• Lead or support the identification and removal of waste from manufacturing, assembly, and test processes
• Lead or support cross functional teams
• Lead or support structured problem solving / root cause corrective actions to address systemic quality problems
• Manage / mentor manufacturing engineers
• Assists / trains / reviews and approves manufacturing engineers’ fixture lists, fixture designs, routers, assembly procedures, etc.
• Conduct weekly one on one meetings with manufacturing engineers
• Write and deliver annual performance reviews
• Participate in interviews and offer input / recommendations
• Manage / mentor intern(s)
• Lead or support capital expense efforts

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

• For NPI programs, with input from design and test engineers, determine all needed assembly and test fixtures (create fixture list)
• Design, draw, have manufactured, inspect, and validate manufacturing, assembly, and test fixtures
• For NPI programs, coordinate with planner / buyer, design & test engineers on fixture jobs / PO’s, priority, and schedule
• Develop new and improve existing manufacturing, assembly, and test processes and cells
• Create new and revise existing routers, driven by ECO’s, process improvements, etc.
• Create jobs to make fixtures or development parts
• Review and approve ECO’s for new and changes to existing drawings, documents, etc.
• Review, provide feedback, and offer alternatives regarding NPI drawings for correctness, manufacturability, standardization, best practices, and lessons learned
• Build development and LRIP assemblies
• Create new and revise existing assembly procedures, work instructions, part protection procedures, standards, etc.
• Determine and implement part protection and handling processes to reduce damage and rework
• Provide all needed support for final packaging, E.G., process, materials, documentation, etc.
• Prepare ECO’s for new and changes to fixture drawings, weld simulation drawings, standards, etc.
• Lead or support the identification and removal of waste from manufacturing, assembly, and test processes
• Lead or support cross functional teams
• Lead or support structured problem solving / root cause corrective actions to address systemic quality problems
• Manage / mentor manufacturing engineers
• Assists / trains / reviews and approves manufacturing engineers’ fixture lists, fixture designs, routers, assembly procedures, etc.
• Conduct weekly one on one meetings with manufacturing engineers
• Write and deliver annual performance reviews
• Participate in interviews and offer input / recommendations
• Lead or support capital expense efforts

Job Duties

• Conduct all work in a safe manner
• For NPI programs, with input from design and test engineers, determine all needed assembly and test fixtures (create fixture list)
• Design, draw, have manufactured, inspect, and validate manufacturing, assembly, and test fixtures
• For NPI programs, coordinate with planner / buyer, design & test engineers on fixture jobs / PO’s, priority, and schedule
• Develop new and improve existing manufacturing, assembly, and test processes and cells
• Create new and revise existing routers, driven by ECO’s, process improvements, etc.
• Update jobs based on NCMR’s, ECO’s / EO’s, redlines, etc.
• Create jobs to make fixtures or development parts
• Review and approve ECO’s for new and changes to existing drawings, documents, etc.
• Review, provide feedback, and offer alternatives regarding NPI drawings for correctness, manufacturability, standardization, best practices, and lessons learned
• Build development and LRIP assemblies
• Create new and revise existing assembly procedures, work instructions, part protection procedures, standards, etc.
• Determine and implement part protection and handling processes to reduce damage and rework
• Provide all needed support for final packaging, E.G., process, materials, documentation, etc.
• Prepare ECO’s for new and changes to fixture drawings, weld simulation drawings, standards, etc.
• Lead or support the identification and removal of waste from manufacturing, assembly, and test processes
• Lead or support cross functional teams
• Lead or support structured problem solving / root cause corrective actions to address systemic quality problems
• Manage / mentor manufacturing engineers
• Assists / trains / reviews and approves manufacturing engineers’ fixture lists, fixture designs, routers, assembly procedures, etc.
• Conduct weekly one on one meetings with manufacturing engineers
• Write and deliver annual performance reviews
• Participate in interviews and offer input / recommendations
• Manage / mentor intern(s)
• Lead or support capital expense efforts

Position Requirements

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or the technical equivalent
• 7+ Years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience leading others preferred
• Experience with fixture design
• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing tools
• Proficient in the use of Solidworks
• Solid project management, communication, and cross functional team leadership skills
• Ability to perform in a fast paced, medium sized company
• Results oriented and ability to motivate team members

Valcor's strength and reputation are the result of delivering cutting-edge, reliable products to customers with unique and hard-to-handle applications. Our heritage of more than seven decades of technical innovation and reliable performance is brought to bear on each and every product. Valcor's staff takes pride in applying their skills, with the latest technology and equipment, to create truly superior offerings.

Valcor is much more than just a place to work. Valcor has cultivated a unique environment – called “One Valcor” where employees are both technically challenged and experience the everyday benefits of a successful company in the aircraft, space, and industrial segments. We work hard as the “One Valcor” team and it is demonstrated by our more 60 years of continued success.

Come join our team and experience the rewards of our experience and innovation

All candidates must meet the US persons criteria.

Please note: The salary range is based on our market pay structure. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At Valcor Engineering, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program. Our leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these characteristics.