Manufacturing Engineer

TREKCONNECT; Lumberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TREKCONNECT in New Jersey seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support development, production, and continuous improvement of cable and electronic assembly products. You will create and maintain manufacturing documentation and processes aligned with AS9100C, IPC WHMA A 620 Class 3, and related standards.

You will collaborate with Production, Project Engineering, Quality, and other teams to evaluate products, determine efficient methods, and develop work instructions and routers to ensure

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2+ years in electrical or aerospace engineering is desirable.
• AS9100D/ISO9001:2008 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods, processes, and operations.
• Review product specs and develop work instructions and standard assembly methods.
• Lead process improvements and lean initiatives to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues, test failures, and tooling problems on the production floor.
• Develop training plans to improve build competency and quality standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

P21 inventory system

Quality management system

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer supports the development, production, and continuous improvement of cable and electronic assembly products. This role develops and maintains manufacturing documentation and processes in accordance with AS9100C, J STD 001, MIL STD 2042, and IPC WHMA A 620 Class 3 requirements.

Working collaboratively with Production, Project Engineering, Quality, and other cross functional teams, the Manufacturing Engineer evaluates new and legacy products to determine efficient production methods, work center requirements, equipment needs, assembly processes, and testing requirements. The role reviews product specifications and develops customized work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and standardized assembly methods to support consistent, high-quality production.

The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with management, engineering, production, inspection, test, and quality teams, as well as customers when appropriate, to support successful product launches, resolve manufacturing challenges, improve processes, and enhance product quality and efficiency through lean manufacturing principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties as assigned.

• Oversee the activities associated with the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new and existing products working closely with Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Project Engineering.
• Perform engineering design reviews to ready new products for manufacturing and production.
• Oversee the development of copper, coax, and fiber cable and electronic assembly manufacturing build instructions with step-by-step assembly routers.
• When required, perform physical build of cable assemblies for work instruction development and/or manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Utilize existing part inventory system (P21), production order system, build records and quality management system to evaluate build success and generate improvement strategies.
• Continuously improve legacy work instruction packages to streamline customized builds.
• Troubleshoot assembly problems, test failures, and tooling issues acting in supporting engineering role for the production floor
• Develop manufacturing training plans which include enhancing build competency, lean manufacturing, IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3, AS9100D and ISO 9001:2008 quality standards to ensure production and assembly activities are optimally executed.
• Support the development of tooling, molding, fixturing, and harness boards and validate through measurement and test.
• Maintain and improve product quality by completing product, company, and system compliance audits.
• Collaborate with members of management to develop competitive products, optimum production techniques, and successful training methods to improve quality.

Salary Range

The anticipated salary range for this position is $72,000 to $80,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, etc.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 4 yr. college degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Connector, fiber optic and cable/harness assembly a plus.
  • Electronic packaging assembly a plus.
  • Aerospace & defense experience a plus.
  • AS9100D/ISO9001:2008 or IPC/WHMA-A-620, Class 3 experience a plus.
• Military and aerospace components (primarily connector and cable) expertise.
• Background in assembly instructions, manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixturing for production builds which range from customized low volume to standard product high volume requirements.
• Quality and defect analysis through observance and analytics.
• AS9100D Quality Management Standards (QMS) knowledge.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years of electrical or aerospace engineering experience highly desired.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Person (ITAR This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a US Person as a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (I.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee)
• Develop manufacturing training plans which include enhancing build competency, lean manufacturing, IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3, AS9100D and ISO 9001:2008 quality standards to ensure production and assembly activities are optimally executed.
• Support the development of tooling, molding, fixturing, and harness boards and validate through measurement and test.
• Maintain and improve product quality by completing product, company, and system compliance audits.
• Collaborate with members of management to develop competitive products, optimum production techniques, and successful training methods to improve quality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers, and customers. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Must possess mobility to work in a standard warehouse setting and work with and around a variety of equipment, parts, and inventory, operate a motor vehicle and forklift (if position requires); strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work; Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. Ability to distinguish colors and color variation of physical parts and components, and in documentation such as work instructions and engineering drawings. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the proper equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Interstate connecting Components and Trek Connect -- Divisions of Heilind Mil-Aero, LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Hybrid, Onsite, Remote

Onsite

Compliance Statement

If this is a US based role the following applies. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a US Person as a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (I.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Interstate Connecting Components - A Division of Heilind Mil-Aero, LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Heilind Mil-Aero is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

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ICC and TrekConnect, a subsidiary of Heilind Mil-Aero, offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time, regular employees which include:

• PTO and holidays
• Accident, life, disability and critical illness insurance

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact us . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Heilind Mil-Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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