Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineerMission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years.We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential.Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our precision manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive machining experience and a strong technical problem-solving attitude. Candidate should have good communication skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to solve ambiguous problems.This position is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing manufacturing strategies that support engine component manufacturing, improve large engine assembly, and test procedures of assembled engines and components. This position is expected to be a leader in identifying and implementing best practices that incorporate the latest manufacturing technology as it applies to metal fabrication, machining processes, assembly operations, and test activities. These manufacturing techniques will be the cornerstone for a world leader in engine technology that provides propulsion to the US Navy, US Coast Guard and provides emergency power for nuclear power plants.Key Responsibilities:Identify, develop, and evaluate manufacturing techniques that support production improvements that can be captured through quantitative or qualitative analysis.Compile justifications for equipment or technologies that support tangible analysis for improvements which target an 18-month ROI or better.Assist in the selection, purchase, and installation of new multi-million-dollar equipment.Work with engineering when designing new products to ensure manufacturability.Employ ergonomic strategies that promote a safe, employee-friendly work environment.Work with product research and development to assist with designing test stand and fixtures for manufacturing of new products and specify new machines and processes.Create and maintain accurate documentation of tool drawings, fixtures, gaging, design concepts, shop orders, and concepts in accordance with the R&D and Quality Assurance functions.Work with internal and external suppliers to develop manufacturing processes that meet product standards and specifications.Participate in the development of processes, tooling, fixtures, setups, and CNC machine programs.Perform time studies to develop, implement and validate manufacturing time requirements to produce engine parts and determine cost data.Develop work instructions for current, new and/or updated manufacturing techniques.Provide support in production departments by performing root cause corrective actions, solutions and resolve production problems on parts written up for nonconformance reports (NCR's).Implement engineering change orders into new or existing manufacturing processes.Support company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, environmental safety and health regulations and manufacturing practices in providing a safe work environment.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or technical field or.Associate degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical or technical field or.Ability work with tight tolerances in a high-precision environmentStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility work independently and as part of a teamTechnical certification or associate degree preferredTravel: Less than 5%Language: EnglishThis position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled