Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

aerotech; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus payments every 6 months

Rich health plans

Retirement planning with company-paid ESOP

Job summary

Aerotech is on the lookout for a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance our production processes for high-precision industrial and automation products. In this role, you will design fixtures, conduct hands-on assembly, and provide technical guidance to the production team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and has a passion for innovation in technology. We offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including health insurance and a 401k plan, encouraging career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
• Up to two years of related experience preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fixtures and process improvements.
• Perform hands-on assembly of electro-mechanical products.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Excel

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in global innovation? Engineer a better future with Aerotech, a global leader in precision motion and automation. Our customers create some of the most innovative products on the planet, from life-saving medical devices to tools for deep space exploration. Our precision motion and automation systems make it all possible.

Build a lasting, satisfying career at Aerotech, where we foster growth, empower employees and promote from within. You'll find unparalleled opportunities and a company that values your voice. We also provide an extensive total rewards compensation system, including:

• Bonus payments every 6 months
• Rich health plans
• Retirement planning with our 100% company-paid Employee Stock Ownership Trust

If you’re mechanically inclined or technically savvy with a passion for cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will support, plan, design, coordinate and improve the manufacturing processes of a wide array of high precision industrial and automation products.

Essential Functions

• Design and develop new fixtures, test equipment and process improvements to increase the efficiency and reliability of the assembly or machining process
• Hands‑on assembly of electro‑mechanical products, programming and operation of manufacturing equipment
• Develop training methodology and assist with the technical training of production personnel
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis and resolution of problems that occur on the production floor
• Provide manufacturing advice and guidance to engineering and manufacturing departments regarding product fabrication, assembly, and testing
• Investigate and propose manufacturing improvement projects using engineering and business analytics
• Develop and write new work instructions and procedures to document the proper manufacturing processes
• Maintain and repair existing fixtures and associated documentation
• Provide support and implementation of equipment upgrades and improvements
• Assist with the physical layouts of manufacturing cells and assembly areas, acquire information and prepare feasibility studies for purchase or building of new equipment
• Provide timely and effective development of manufacturing standards and process specifications to secure achievement of manufacturing and cost objectives
• Confer with workers in other departments such as sales, marketing, engineering and administration to provide technical information and implementation of operating procedures and to resolve system malfunctions
• Determine parts supply, maintenance tasks, safety procedures, and service schedule required to maintain machines and equipment in prescribed condition

Additional Duties

• Provide support and implementation of equipment upgrades and improvements
• Assist with the physical layouts of manufacturing cells and assembly areas and acquires information and prepares feasibility studies or justifies purchase or building of new equipment
• Provide timely and effective development of manufacturing standards and process specifications to secure achievement of manufacturing and cost objectives
• Confer with workers in other departments such as sales, marketing, engineering and administration to provide technical information and implementation of operating procedures and to resolve system malfunctions
• Participate in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in field
• As assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to mechanically design, layout and detail shop blueprints using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD programs
• Skilled at using MATLAB, EXCEL, Word Processor and other computer programs to develop, record, report on, and analyze test data
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Effectively speak before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Skilled at applying concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Up to two years related experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Aerotech does not provide US work authorization sponsorship for this position. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible for employment if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Bi-annual bonus
• Annual raise eligibility
• UPMC Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Trust
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status.