Manufacturing Engineer [28706]

Startup; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will analyze production processes and design solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates must have a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in manufacturing settings, with the ability to communicate effectively and work independently.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a technical role.
• Experience designing weld fixtures and process improvements.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes and provide management with reports.
• Design fixtures for process improvements.
• Create/edit models and drawings using SolidWorks.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering/Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Note: Only candidates who are eligible to obtain a Secret level security clearance, or who currently hold an active Secret level security clearance or greater, will be considered.

As part of the eligibility requirements for obtaining a security clearance include being a U.S. Citizen, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.

• Analyze production processes, schedules, methods, and other data, and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.

• Create/edit models and drawings using SolidWorks.

• Create/edit routings, work cells, and BOM’s using SAP software.

• Design various fixtures for process improvements.

• Review engineering drawings for manufacturability; review Engineering Change Orders.

• Partner with design engineering to provide input in the manufacturability of product and drive through production.

• Create and optimize work cells and shop floor utilizing LEAN principals, tools, and methods.

• Adhere to company practices and ISO processes.

• Interpret specific system and product design requirements which ensure conformance to functional, customer, and operations/manufacturing criteria.

• Interface internally with all facility associates, management, and staff.

• Interface externally with customers and/or vendors for the purpose of furnishing, obtaining and/or clarifying information.

• Provide engineering program/project technical support to both internal and external customers.

• Communicates clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel, the customer, and vendors as required.

• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization

• Adheres to all quality and safety standards

• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• May participate in cross-functional team and work groups

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Does not supervise others, but may at times offer assistance and guidance to interns.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to speak, read and understand English

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Technology, or similar.

• 3-5 years’ experience in similar technical role.

• Product development experience- concept through production release.

• Demonstrated experience with work cell layout and production line setup.

• Experience in a sheet metal and metal fabrication production environment using primarily steel and aluminum alloy; structural shapes and extrusions.

• Experience with metal fabrication equipment and welding processes, metal prep, and finishing processes.

• Experience designing weld fixtures and other assembly improvement fixtures.

• Experience in DFMA analysis, time study, and test reports preferred.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Routinely punctual.

• Mechanically inclined and able to problem solve with little information.

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize work assignments, and multi-task to meet deadlines.

• Ability to offer their own opinions and commentaries while being flexible and responsive to constructive feedback by managers and peers.

• Application of technical principles/techniques from established practices, as well as a functional knowledge/understanding of mechanical engineering processes, techniques, and practices to quickly/accurately perceive the fit, form, function, and manufacturability of design.

• PC-based computer experience including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential; SAP experience a plus.

• Basic knowledge/understanding of industry standards (ISO, etc.) and codes.

• Strong, proven organizational and time management skills.

• Strong, proven problem solving and analytical skills.

• Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company

• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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