Manufacturing Engineer

Rand Aerospace and Defense; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

PTO

401K matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Premier Precision Machining PA, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production, improve quality, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced shop. You will develop CNC programs, establish time standards, and implement efficient methods to maximize output and reduce costs.

The role requires a 5+ year machining background, CAD/CAM experience, and strong problem solving. This is a full-time on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher and 5+ years hands-on machining experience.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and manufacturing cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create part programs for CNC lathes and mills using Cad Cam.
• Establish time standards and develop efficient manufacturing methods.
• Analyze user data and interface with existing applications.
• Prepare cost estimates from RFQ drawings and specs.
• Support setup, testing, and optimization of new machining procedures.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

Machining experience

Cost analysis

Process improvement

Time standards

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Cad Cam system

Job description

Job Description

Join our innovative manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in optimizing production processes, enhancing product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to leverage your mechanical and industrial engineering expertise to develop efficient manufacturing solutions, implement automation, and support the seamless operation of our manufacturing facility. Your contributions will directly impact product excellence and operational efficiency, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Codes, tests, debugs, designs, documents and installs both new programs/technologies and changes to existing programs/technologies of a complex nature. Responsible for developing cost estimates as required from customer’s documents and also tracking of actual cost versus estimates for some customers along with Accounting department. This position will also work with Production regarding all tool testing, time studies of machines, and perishable tooling.

Essential Functions

• Create part programs using Cad Cam system for CNC lathe or mills
• Create internal drawings as needed using Cad system
• Establish time standards for processing parts throughout the facility
• Develop manufacturing methods to promote efficient facility utilization
• Analyzes end users data needs and develops user oriented solutions, which interface with existing applications.
• Coordinates the review of specification, sign-off process and procedures.
• Coordinates all aspects of implementation and training to support new program/system.
• Assists operations in the setup, testing and support of new programs and machining procedures.
• Provides guidance to solving complex operations malfunctions and performs troubleshooting.
• Prepares cost analysis in computer by capturing actual incurred versus estimates material, labor and outside processing costs.
• Develop cost estimates from customer RFQ’s, drawings, and specifications.
• Creates and tracks all supporting documents needed for machining operations including, but not limited to travelers, set up sheets and process logs.
• Help setup, debug, and optimize new jobs on machines
• Responsible for tracking all R&D (Research and Development) activity
• Able to back up Sr. Manufacturing Engineer for Product Realization Reviews
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Marginal Functions

• Assists sales with development of new customers
• Attends various meetings as needed

Education And/or Experience:

Associates degree or higher; and minimum of 5 years of hands‑on machining experience. Technical and computer skills required. Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff inside and outside of the department. Strong level of problem solving, organizational effectiveness and project management ability required.

Benefits:

• Medical Benefits
• Dental-50% Employer Paid
• Vision-50% Employer Paid
• STD-50% Employer Paid
• LTD-50% Employer Paid
• Protec Prescription Safety Glass Plan-Employer Paid
• Company Paid EAP
• Voluntary Benefits- Life, Accident, Specified Disease, Pet Insurance and ID & Legal Shield
• PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Telehealth Services
• 2nd Shift Premiums
• 401K up to 4% match
• Company Paid Life Insurance $20,000
• FSA Account
• Paid Bereavement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Company Events & Luncheons
• Referral Program

Premier Precision Machining PA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its staff, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.