Manufacturing Engineer

AMETEK Aerospace & Defense is looking for a strong Manufacturing Engineer to work in our Wilmington, MA facility. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work in an aggressive, fast-paced, and flexible environment. Travel is limited but may be required on occasion. How you will do itInvestigate and effectively resolve critical production issues. Represent the operations department on multiple new product development projects. Optimize and document manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products/processes. Design and coordinate the manufacturing of fixtures and tooling. Interface with customer, engineering, and supplier quality contacts during reviews, audits, and on-site visits. Participate in Root Cause / Corrective Action projects to address critical quality, design, and process issues. Compile and evaluate test data, prepare technical analysis, develop and release manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products/processes.Lead PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) efforts. Actively support Material Review Board activities in accordance with AS9100 requirements. Support lean six sigma initiatives including 5S and continuous improvement projects. What we look forBachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Technology is required. Additional Training & Certifications in manufacturing related operations are a plus. Minimum of 7 years working as a Manufacturing, Production, or Industrial Engineer in an ISO9100 and/or AS9100 compliant manufacturing facility. Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred. Direct experience with the design and fabrication of fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks. Direct experience with planning assembly operations and writing shop floor Routings and work instructions. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information to internal & external customers. Management of multiple simultaneous projects to successful completion in accordance with established schedules and milestones. Experience working in a multi-location organization with offsite management is preferred. Prior experience with FAA or other regulated environments.Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.Prior experience with soldering, welding, brazing, and other electro-mechanical assembly operations.What we like to seeStrong written and verbal communication skills. General understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) concepts for manufacturability. Excellent multi-tasking skills to work several projects at one time. Open to continuous change with the ability to learn new skills. Proven hands-on capability in the workplace. Self-motivated, self-starter, strong work ethic, self-advocate. Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines.Ability to layout work areas to optimize product flow. Ability to work flexible hours (including some weekends). Able to work collaboratively with shop technicians.Able to function (often simultaneously) as an individual contributor, a team member, and a leader supporting various activities. Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; solid organizational skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization. Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time. Due to the nature of our business programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.