Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for support of current production systems to improve safety, quality, reliability, cost, and cycle time. In this position, you will support processes and equipment in the manufacturing of carbon/carbon composites. our teams focus on multidirectional reinforced Carbon/Carbon (C/C) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) used in demanding applications such as thermal protection systems, re-entry vehicle nose tips, and rocket motor nozzles. Or Staff has doubled in the past 4 years to 400 members, 50 engineers in R&D and support engineering. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, specify, and develop new equipment for future production systems
• Perform root cause analysis for failure investigations and other data analysis tasks, make data-driven decisions to drive continuous improvement
• Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot and improve equipment and processes using Lean/Six Sigma tools and MRL standards
• Employ Engineering tools such as BOM refinement, Design Reviews, PFMEAs, IQ/OQ, Value Stream Maps, GD&T, etc.
• Provide technical support for 7x24 manufacturing facility in assigned areas of responsibility
• Research, organize and author Engineering documents such as ECOs, manufacturing procedures and manual, initial production travelers
• Support non-conformance program and implement preventive actions
• Write periodic reports or oral presentations to management and customers on specific projects
• Ensure that health and safety policies are followed
• Apply quality standards to ensure compliance with certification requirements in plant applications

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline
• Several years of experience in manufacturing
• Knowledge of process equipment operation principles, methods, and process capability
• Successful in a team environment
• Demonstrated skills in technical problem solving and project coordination
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail
• MS Office experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working hands-on in a production environment when needed