Manufacturing Process Engineer

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to own and improve processes for aerospace components. You will create CAD models and operation sheets, design fixtures, and collaborate with production, quality, and suppliers to drive improvements.

The role requires 5–10 years in manufacturing (aerospace preferred), GD&T proficiency, and strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years' experience in manufacturing; aerospace preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply GD&T methods.
• Navigate through detailed customer specifications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Epicor.
• Experience with milling, turning, grinding; SolidWorks a plus.
• Experience with NPI development and implementation.
• Experience with metals including steel, aluminum, titanium, magnesium.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage aerospace component engineering and manufacturing projects for new and existing parts.
• Establish manufacturing methods and process sequences necessary to complete parts.
• Create CAD models and dimensioned operation sheets in support of this effort (SolidWorks).
• Initiate tool and fixture design concepts and coordinate with shop floor personnel, management and customers/vendors.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and implement method and tool improvements.
• Write rework and repair methods for non-conformances and prepare project timelines.
• Participate in discussions with customers and suppliers as required.
• Perform additional duties including cost estimating.

Skills

GD&T

Project management

Communication

Manufacturing engineering

Machining knowledge

NPI development

Metal familiarity

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Epicor ERP

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the Organization

Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Responsible for the engineering ownership, creation and improvement of processes and procedures used by various groups such as production, and quality to manufacture machined aerospace components, requiring the exercise of judgment and application of standard engineering principles and practices.

Pursue initiatives to improve effectiveness of the group and increase customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Under general direction, performs the management of projects related to aerospace component engineering and manufacturing for new and existing parts and assemblies. Establishes manufacturing methods and process sequence necessary to complete parts. Creates models, operation sheets and work instructions using Solidworks software. Initiates Tool & Fixture design concepts and maintains close feedback with other shop floor personnel, management and related customers and vendors. Troubleshoots manufacturing problems and implements method and tool improvements. Writes rework and repair methods for non-conformances and prepares projects timelines. Participates in discussions with customers and suppliers as required. Performs additional duties as requested, including cost estimating.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Prepare detailed manufacturing plans for the production of aerospace components in accordance with customer drawings, parts lists and specifications. Create CAD models and dimensioned operation sheets in support of this effort.
• Provide troubleshooting support for CNC machinists/operators, special processing technicians (heat treat, polishing/deburring, shot peening, plating), inspectors (dimensional inspection and non-destructive testing), Quality Engineers and Cell Leaders.
• Participate in the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
• Review and analyze a variety of engineering/inspection data, documents and reports to recommend/implement process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce scrap/rework.
• Design manufacturing/assembly fixtures and special gaging.
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) for specific product including process creation/development and customer support through first article delivery.
• Previous experience with Frozen Planning and manufacturing flight critical components a plus.
• Must work safely at all times, and actively participate in safety improvement initiatives by raising any safety concerns and helping to come up with corrective actions.
• May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department or cell objectives and to develop individuals' skills.

Working Conditions

Normal office working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements. Manufacturing Engineers spend a good amount of time on the shop floor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Aerospace & Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field. Alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.
• 5-10 years' experience in manufacturing; aerospace preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply GD&T methods.
• Ablity to navigate through detailed customer specifications.
• Familiarity with the operation of ERP systems, preferably Epicor.
• Experience with milling, turning, grinding; experience with Solidworks, a plus.
• Experience with NPI development and implementation.
• Experience working with various metals including steel, aluminum, titanium, magnesium.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.

Shift: Days

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Location: Applied Aerospace & Defense, Enfield

Category: Engineering

Req Number: ENG-21-00004

Position: Process Engineer

Post Internal Days: 0

Number of Openings: 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Hiring Manager(s): Paula Inglis

This position is currently accepting applications.