Manufacturing Engineer
hace 2 días
Whippany
Manufacturing Engineer - Defense Search OVERVIEW Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below. Immediate opening for a Manufacturing Engineer in Whippany, NJ who possesses: • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, • 4+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience, • Experience developing factory layouts, manufacturing cells, production workflows, and material flow, • Strong familiarity with CAD and GD&T drawing standards, • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques, • Experience developing tooling, fixtures, work instructions, routers, build books, and manufacturing processes, • Ability to work independently and take ownership of new manufacturing area setup and industrialization activities Email resumes to aencarnacion@defensesearchusa.com or call 858.427.3668. FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the industrialization and launch of new aerospace and defense product lines within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This hands-on role will be responsible for developing factory layouts, manufacturing cells, workflows, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, routers, build books, and production processes for a new manufacturing area. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing and industrial engineering experience, Lean Manufacturing knowledge, CAD and GD&T familiarity, and the ability to independently coordinate tooling, equipment, facilities, production flow, and cross-functional implementation activities from initial concept through production readiness. The selected candidate will be responsible for: • Planning, developing, analyzing, and implementing factory layouts and manufacturing work cells, • Developing space requirements and material flow to reduce bottlenecks, waste, and unnecessary movement, • Establishing efficient production workflows for new and existing products, • Supporting the layout and setup of a new manufacturing area, • Coordinating closely with Facilities and Engineering during installation and buildout activities, • Developing and maintaining production methods and manufacturing cell configurations, • Creating and maintaining routers, build books, Standard Operating Procedures, and manufacturing documentation, • Developing work instructions for assembly, production, overhaul, and repair activities, • Planning and coordinating acquisition of required equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing resources, • Supporting selection and implementation of production tooling and light manufacturing equipment, • Developing and maintaining manufacturing production standards, • Reviewing engineering drawings for manufacturability, • Providing Design for Manufacturability feedback to Engineering, • Writing or supporting Engineering Change Orders as required, • Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical manufacturing problems, • Supporting investigation and resolution of test failures, • Witnessing and evaluating acceptance testing to verify product performance and test procedure accuracy, • Researching, designing, and testing new tooling, machinery, and automated systems, • Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, quality, throughput, ergonomics, and efficiency, • Applying Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve production flow, • Developing manufacturing Bills of Material based on Engineering Bills of Material, • Coordinating with equipment manufacturers and material suppliers regarding installation, repairs, tooling, and procurement, • Supporting installation and startup of manufacturing equipment and production resources, • Working with technicians, machinists, suppliers, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Operations, • Supporting configuration-controlled manufacturing processes within a regulated environment, • Performing internal manufacturing and process audits as required, • Supporting new-product industrialization and production readiness activities, • Helping establish manufacturing processes for products containing mechanical, electrical, and electronic content, • Supporting fixture design and implementation for assembly and test operations, • Supporting electrical test equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and other manufacturing tools as applicable, • Identifying future opportunities for automation based on production volume and business requirements, • Providing hands-on manufacturing engineering support on the production floor, • Managing multiple engineering and implementation priorities with minimal supervision, • Performing other manufacturing engineering duties as assigned The selected candidate will also possess: • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field required, • 4 to 6 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role preferred, • Experience developing factory layouts and manufacturing cells required, • Experience planning workflow, material flow, and production space utilization required, • Experience establishing manufacturing processes for new products preferred, • Experience creating routers, build books, work instructions, and SOPs required, • CAD experience required, • Creo or equivalent CAD experience preferred, • Strong familiarity with GD&T drawing standards required, • Lean Manufacturing experience required, • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies required, • Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability principles preferred, • Experience reviewing engineering drawings for manufacturability required, • Experience developing or supporting tooling and fixtures required, • Experience coordinating equipment installation or production area setup preferred, • Experience working closely with Facilities during manufacturing area buildout preferred, • Mechanical aptitude required, • Experience troubleshooting mechanical or electrical manufacturing issues preferred, • Familiarity with electronics and electrical circuits preferred, • Experience with PLC programming or robotics a plus, • Knowledge of machining and material properties preferred, • CNC or machine shop exposure a plus, • Experience working with tooling, fixtures, and new-part setup preferred, • Experience within aerospace, defense, medical device, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred, • Experience with configuration-controlled manufacturing environments preferred, • Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards and requirements preferred, • AS9100 familiarity preferred, • AS9100 Quality Management System auditing experience a plus, • FAA and/or EASA certification experience a plus, • Experience working with technicians, machinists, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams required, • Strong project ownership and self-sufficiency required, • Ability to independently drive manufacturing implementation activities with minimal supervision, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills required, • Strong written and verbal communication skills required, • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment, • Ability to successfully complete required background and drug screening, • Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident due to applicable export-control requirements, • No employment sponsorship available, • Ability to work onsite in Whippany, NJ, • Ability to work an approximately 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM schedule Physical Requirements: • Ability to sit and work at a computer while reviewing CAD models, engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, Bills of Material, layouts, and production data, • Ability to stand and walk throughout manufacturing, assembly, test, machine shop, and facility areas for extended periods, • Ability to move regularly between Engineering, Production, Facilities, Quality, and manufacturing work cells, • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and access manufacturing equipment, fixtures, workstations, and production areas as needed, • Ability to use hands and fingers for computer work, tooling evaluation, measurement equipment, fixtures, documentation, and hands-on manufacturing support, • Ability to visually review engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, manufacturing documentation, tooling, fixtures, and assembled products, • Ability to occasionally handle, position, or move tooling, fixtures, components, and manufacturing equipment as required, • Ability to work around manufacturing machinery, electrical test equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, tooling, and normal production activity, • Ability to wear required PPE and follow applicable manufacturing, engineering, quality, and safety procedures, • Ability to maintain focus, sound judgment, and attention to detail while managing multiple engineering and production priorities Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000/year plus discretionary bonus For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to aencarnacion@defensesearchusa.com or call 858.427.3668. 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