Manufacturing Engineer
CIRCOR International, Inc.
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CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, based in Warren, MA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support new product development, process improvement, and daily production activities. The role involves creating routers and tooling, evaluating drawings and specifications, and ensuring high-quality outputs.
Key responsibilities include planning operation sequences, programming CNC machines, and collaborating on corrective actions and MRB processes, with a focus on cost, lead time, and quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; 2–5 years of experience, or 10 years equivalent.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software and CAD tools.
- Knowledge of Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies.
- U.S. Citizen.
Responsibilities
- Plan sequences of operations for fabrication and assembly.
- Ensure efficient manufacturing methods aligned with available machines.
- Design and procure tooling or equipment within budget.
- Program CNC machines.
- Support corrective actions and MRB boards.
- Create and modify manufacturing drawings using CAD.
- Value engineer to reduce cost and lead times.
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At CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, we don’t just build pumps and valves—we engineer the heartbeat of the world’s most advanced naval fleets. From our historic Warren, MA facility—home to the legacies of Warren Pumps and Portland Valve— we design and manufacture high-performance fluid control systems that protect those who protect us.
We are building precision technology that operates in the harshest environments on earth—on submarines deep below the surface, on ships safeguarding freedom at sea, and in missions where failure is not an option. By joining the CIRCOR team, you will be contributing to safeguarding people, vessels, and missions around the world.
We’re a global team of over 3,100 people across 100+ countries, united by a single purpose: to keep the world safe, moving, and resilient. As our mission expands, so does our need for exceptional talent and we are looking for driven individuals to grow with us.
At CIRCOR, your expertise fuels something bigger. Every idea you share and every detail you craft contributes to the safety and success of those who serve. We offer more than a job – we offer a career driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and supported by a team that stands behind you.
The Manufacturing Engineer II shall support the business in areas of new product development; process improvement; daily production support; manage key programs; analyze and interpret technical data (engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, etc.) and create routers, operations sheets, tools, and other necessary processes and equipment to produce a high-quality product.
- Based on requirements from customer orders, plan sequences of operations for fabrication and assembly of products
- Ensure efficient and effective manufacturing methods are used that are compatible to available machines
- Specifies, design and/or procures special tooling or equipment required to attain product per customer requirement with in budgeted cost and time
- Programs CNC machines to effectively and efficiently produce desired product
- Participate in the Company’s Corrective Action and MRB Boards
- Analyze and resolve fabrication and tooling issues to avoid problems Create new or modify existing manufacturing drawings using CAD methodology
- Value engineer existing products and processes to reduce cost, lead time and cycle times
- Complies with all company policies/procedures
- Complies with all military and contractual requirements
- All other duties and tasks as assigned
- High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
- CAD/CAM software use
- Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions includes appropriate people in decision-making process
- Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work
- Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes
- Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy; enjoys challenges; drives for results. Versatility, flexibility and a wiliness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external
- Passion for data, analysis, trends, reporting and technology. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write clearly and informatively routine reports, correspondence, and designs work flows and procedures. Presents numerical data effectively
- Demonstrated aptitude for process improvement and use of Lean and Six-Sigma resources and tools
- Thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, Solidworks, CATIA and other applicable tools
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) with 2-5 years’ experience, or 10 years’ of equivalent experience considered
- U.S. Citizen
CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/.
In late 2023, CIRCOR was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”). The news release is available here along with additional information about KKR and its unique approach to employee ownership can be found at the end of this document.
CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
As part of CIRCOR’s acquisition by KKR, you’re not just an employee – you are an owner. All employees are owners of the company and everyone has a stake in the company’s success. Our ownership culture fosters a sense of pride and accountability, driving innovation and excellence across all levels of the company.
Since 2011, KKR portfolio companies have awarded billions of dollars of total equity value to over 60,000 non-senior management employees, demonstrating how broad-based engagement and alignment can create business value while driving greater financial inclusion.
- Generous paid time off policy
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance available first day
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Educational Assistance
- 401k with company match
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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