REMOTE Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer

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Category Engineering

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Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineering

Shift: 1st Shift

Employment Type: Full-Time

Forkardt Hardinge is a leading provider of precision manufacturing solutions and tooling systems. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers in the machining and manufacturing industries. Our team is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can contribute to cutting-edge projects and grow your career.

The Manufacturing Engineer supports production and manufacturing processes of high precision Workholding components on CNC machining centers, and grinders. This position develops and implements technical solutions related to CNC programming, routing development, assembly process development, process improvement, and tooling and fixture design. The Manufacturing Engineer works cross-functionally to improve quality, efficiency, workflow, cost, and manufacturability while supporting new product introduction and ongoing production needs.

Manufacturing Process Support: Apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for CNC machining centers, lathes and grinders.

CNC Programming & Routing: Develop and support CNC programs, manufacturing routings, and related process documentation to improve repeatability, quality, and production efficiency.

Develop assembly processes, tooling, and fixtures that support safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing operations.

Continuous Improvement: Use Lean tools and continuous improvement methods, including 5S, DMAIC, Standard Work, and Material Flow, to identify process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.

Coordinate the release of new products from Product Engineering to Manufacturing as project support or project lead.

Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing workflow, space requirements, equipment layout, and material movement.

Process Evaluation & Quality: Apply testing methods that evaluate manufacturing processes to help ensure process efficiency and product quality.

Project Execution: Drive process-related projects from inception through implementation, coordinating with production and other cross-functional teams as required.

Data & Systems: Maintain product and process databases and develop or support computer programs used to manage manufacturing information and processes.

Training: Provide training and technical support related to design, development, manufacturing processes, and process improvements.

Standardization & Compliance: Support manufacturing process standardization in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology required. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of CAD/CAM experience required, using AutoCAD, Inventor, Mastercam, SmartCAM, or equivalent software.

CNC Knowledge: Knowledge of CNC machine programming is required.

Manufacturing Knowledge: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, methods, and terminology is required.

Six Sigma belt training.

Demonstrated knowledge of Lean tools such as 5S, DMAIC, Standard Work, and Material Flow.

Health insurance.

Life insurance.

401(k) retirement plan.

Paid holidays.

Long-term disability insurance.

Location: This position is onsite at our Elmira, NY facility.

Forkardt Hardinge Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran/Disability

Our legacy of excellence continues to set the industry standard, ensuring that your machining operations are as efficient and accurate as possible. We help you achieve the tightest tolerances and the highest quality parts that stand up to the rigors of your toughest machining tasks. Our industry-leading innovation is driven by our research and development to bring you the latest advancements in workholding technology that is trusted by small and large machining professionals worldwide.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.