Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

American Flowform & Machining; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Flowform and Machining seeks a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to own one or more product lines and manage the manufacturing process from start to finish.

You will monitor production, assist in troubleshooting, and drive continuous improvement with a hands-on approach, applying GD&T, AS9100, and lean principles across metal tubular components. The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 8+ years of manufacturing experience, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100.
• Strong GD&T and ASME Y14.5 knowledge.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods of manufacture and process drawings with GD&T.
• Maintain revision control for manufacturing process drawings.
• Review and approve manufacturing drawings for GD&T and accuracy.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specs, and customer requirements.
• Assist in tooling, fixturing, and gauging selection for manufacturing.
• Investigate root causes using 8D and 5 Whys methods.
• Provide guidance on disposition of non-conformances.
• Create mechanical testing reports and trend graphs.
• Assist in engineering feasibility for commercial quotes.
• Support safety and zero injury culture through safe procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Root cause analysis (8D/5 Whys)

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AS9100 experience

MS Office suite

Measurement tools (micrometer/caliper/dial indicator)

Job description

As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer your primary responsibility will be to take ownership of one or more product lines and manage that product line’s manufacturing process from beginning to end. Taking a hands-on approach, a successful Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will monitor production and testing, assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods of manufacture and process drawings using standard GD&T practices and technical work instructions for various metal tubular components
• Maintain revision control and revision changes for manufacturing process drawings
• Review and approve manufacturing drawings for correct GD&T and accuracy
• Ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings, specifications, and customer flow down requirements for multiple programs
• Support the research, design, and selection of tooling, fixturing, and gauging to be used in the manufacturing process
• Investigate and determine root cause using 8D and 5 why methods
• Provide technical guidance in the disposition of non-conformances
• Create mechanical testing reports and graphs to track trends
• Interpret inspection data during development phases and provide guidance
• Support commercial quote activity by assessing technical feasibility and providing engineering calculations
• Provide additional support to the engineering department as needed
• Help to lead a Zero Injury Culture through actions and developing safe job procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent field
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with AS9100
• Strong experience in process drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to the nature of the work, compliance with federal contracts, and exposure to ITAR/EAR-regulated technical data.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skilled in:

• Knowledge of metals including Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steels, Maraging Steels and Alloy Steels
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing including Magnetic Particle, Pressure Testing, and Dye Penetrant
• Knowledge of Mechanical Testing including Tensile Test, Hardness Test, Grain Size and Salt Fog
• Having a hands-on approach with assembly of designs and fixturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Ability to use basic inspection tools such as micrometers, caliper, and dial indicators
• Excellent interpersonal, written, organizational and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask with a focus on time management to meet schedules
• A high attention to detail with a mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project)

The job operates in a manufacturing atmosphere. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those any employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Vibration, or works near moving mechanical parts and high, precarious and congested places
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Work on or near moving mechanical parts
• Exposed to prolonged risk of loud to moderate noise throughout the day. Hearing protection is recommended in all areas of the shop and is provided by the Company

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk; sit; stand; bend; lift; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects; and move continually during working hours
• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting
• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus

Personal Protective Equipment

typically required to perform the essential functions of this job

• ANSI rated metatarsal shoes
• Safety glasses

Disclaimers

The job description is:

• Intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and behaviors of employees in this job.
• Not an employment agreement or contract. American Flowform and Machining has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
• Intended to describe the essential functions of the position that a qualified individual must be able to perform, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

American Flowform and Machining will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.