Manufacturing Engineer - Process Innovation & Tooling

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(K)-3% Match

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC in West Springfield, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement tooling, and optimize processes across finishing operations. You will manage line setup, equipment installation, and first article qualification to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

ITAR-regulated environment; familiarity with controlled data is required. Ideal candidate has 5+ years in chemical processing or related engineering; Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, create and implement tooling and techniques to reduce labor costs, improve safety, improve turn time and quality for operations process steps.
• Line setup and Equipment Management - Specify, coordinate installation, commission, and monitor finishing equipment such as tanks, rectifiers, fixtures, ovens, hoists, etc.
• Review current process techniques on long standing products and identify and implement improvements to aids, tooling, and templates to make process more repeatable and consistent.
• Perform project management to meet required goals and deadlines.
• Coordinate with the planning team for the creation of accurate and detailed work instructions for all new and existing orders.
• Oversee first article qualification to ensure time and process optimization, first part acceptability, pricing evaluation, proper tooling, and proper work instruction/visual aids.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other project team members and departments to ensure continuous success in meeting required deadlines and product goals.
• Review production work instructions as needed and suggest changes/update as required.
• Use industry standard methodologies to help determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform document control of customers' engineering.

Education

Bachelors or better in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field

Job description

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC in West Springfield, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement tooling, and optimize processes across finishing operations. You will manage line setup, equipment installation, and first article qualification to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

ITAR-regulated environment; familiarity with controlled data is required. Ideal candidate has 5+ years in chemical processing or related engineering; Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering