Manufacturing Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:  Manufacturing Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for designing, documenting, and validating production processes that ensure components and assemblies are manufactured within budgeted timeframes while consistently meeting or exceeding all customer-specified quality standards.

REPORTS TO:  Operations & Engineering Manager
CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt

CORE COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Collaborative team player who actively supports a culture of quality, craftsmanship, and productivity

• Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Clear and effective communicator, both in writing and verbally

• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills

• Proven project leadership, organizational, and troubleshooting abilities

• Adept at gathering, analyzing, and applying critical information from multiple sources

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize MS Word and Excel for documentation, data analysis, and reporting

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and parts lists to determine manufacturing requirements

• Navigate the company's ERP system to process job orders and track production status

• Develop detailed manufacturing and assembly work instructions in alignment with internal standards and TS-KC facility protocols

• Participate in new product introduction meetings to identify and resolve potential specification conflicts early in the development cycle

• Review and apply customer, military, federal, and material specifications as applicable to each project

• Provide hands-on support to production and assembly teams during initial production runs, ensuring accurate documentation and timely job closure

• Mentor and train team members across assembly and manufacturing departments to strengthen overall skill sets

• Adhere to all written QMS (Quality Management System) policies and procedures

• Apply SPC (Statistical Process Control) methodologies to monitor and improve process capability

• Demonstrate working knowledge of CNC machine functions, including G-codes, M-codes, and tool offsets

• Apply assembly best practices and techniques to guide production activities

• Use CAD/CATIA software for design review, model evaluation, and engineering analysis

• Design and develop fixtures, jigs, and gages to support manufacturing efficiency and quality

• Diagnose production issues and determine whether root causes are machine-related or program-related

• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean work area at all times

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on machining experience in a similar manufacturing environment (required)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field (equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered)