Manufacturing Engineer
Polamer Precision, Inc.
- New Britain, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
Employee Type: Full-Time (1st Shift)This position is designed for experienced Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer with 5-7 years of experience. This individual should possess technical experience in the design, development and familiarity with customers such: PW, GE and Sikorsky. This candidate should be capable of proposing new technology and/or program directions in support of business unit objectives. Knowledge and extensive experience with Engineering Source Approval a must.Responsibilities:
- The Manufacturing Engineer will optimize and document all aspects of manufacturing processes by identifying improvement opportunities and applying simpler, faster, cost-effective and reliable methods.
- Evaluate new and existing processes to ensure quality and safety of the job.
- Create and maintain detailed manufacturing and process instructions for complex parts and processes.
- Create and maintain travelers and work instructions for new parts and assemblies as well as modifications to existing products.
- Expertise in Blueprints.
- Attention to details, strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Good communication and self-discipline.
- Identify new equipment, tool designs, and processes to improve consistency, accuracy, and cycle times.
- Design tooling, fixtures and jigs to improve manufacturing.
- Good manufacturing knowledge of raw material control, manufacturing process, laboratory testing, heat treating and other processes.
- Responsible for the delivery of tool kits direct to the machining centers.
- Champion in using Process Controls to measure capability, reduce variability, and overall improve the quality of the product.
- Drive and support Lean Manufacturing techniques in the shop including process mapping, set-up time reduction, and overall waste reduction.
- Effectively use all process improvement strategies and techniques including Lean and Six Sigma to minimize waste and maximize economies.
- Manages customer owned tooling and tooling manifests
- Perform other duties as assigned
- An ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering.
- Background of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- Must have excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation.
- Familiarity with the latest technologies and equipment used in manufacturing processes.
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience using: NX, Unigraphics and SolidWorks Software, Mastercam.
- Knowledge of raw materials
- Knowledge of mathematics: algebra, geometry, calculus and geometry
- Team leading ability
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage one’s time and time of the team
- Ability to detect problems
- While performing duties for this job, it’s required to alternate between standing and sitting. Also perform walking, gross manipulation, visual acuity, climbing stairs, ladders, ramps, fine motor manipulation, lifting/carrying, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane
- Must be able to perform repetitive movements daily.
- Required to always wear safety shoes and safety glasses when on the shop floor.
- Possible risk of injury from equipment or sharp parts and may be required to use protective equipment such as gowns and safety goggles.
- Assignment may require working on loud and potentially dangerous machinery/materials.
- Required to use computer or touch screen to enter work order data.
- Must be able to move and lift objects of up to 40 lbs.
- May require local travel
- Comprehensive medical insurance plans including dental and vision
- Company paid insurance packages: life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability
- 401k and HRA Funding
- Company paid apparel with dry cleaning
- Safety shoe vouchers
- Paid time off, paid holidays and paid floating holidays to accommodate our diverse work environment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continued education and professional development
- Company paid job training
- Family leave
- Employee discounts
- On-site Micro Market
- Company family picnic and holiday parties
Polamer Precision, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Powered by JazzHR