Manufacturing Engineer - Entry Level

JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineer performs daily engineering functions that consist of Method of Manufacture and drawing preparation or editing, including the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works individually or in a team environment, per Prince’s APQP process, to ensure that new parts, revised parts or new processes to manufacture parts are established.
• Initiates, prepares and completes all necessary Methods of Manufacture [Bill of Material and Router] related to the manufacture of a part to the customer’s print.
• Prepares production prints using Adobe or Solid Works software based upon customer supplied drawings [usually Adobe files]; also utilizes manufacturers' spec sheets or other quality specifications in the creation of production prints.
• Creates and revises process routings for new, reoccurring and rework job orders, as well as Methods of Manufacture, based upon feedback from Production or vendors.
• Creates, updates or revises production prints as needed.
• Creates engineering or fixture drawings as assigned by department supervisor.
• Works with necessary personnel in Production Control, Purchasing and production department supervisors to expedite necessary information concerning technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design/test problems in order to assure accurate and timely completion of engineering quotes.
• Daily uses of computer ERP system (Epicor) to input, track and locate information as needed in accordance to established company guidelines.
• May assist in recommending, evaluating and verifying engineering changes, specifications and drawing releases and obtains all necessary required authorizations.
• Performs administrative duties that relate to the job, to include: filing quotes, copying prints and releases prints to shop floor.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor; may include department transfers or special projects in order to meet production needs.
• Contacts customers as required to discuss and clarify technical issues.
• Contacts vendors as required to discuss and clarify technical issues in the manufacture of parts.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering (or related field of study) or 2 year technical certification with equivalent related engineering or machining experience required.
• Apprenticeship, formal training, college course work or continuing education preferred.
• Hands on experience running CNC lathes and mills preferred, as well as knowledge of secondary assembly, grinding or honing operations preferred. 
• Experience with inspection methods for various tolerance requirements [up to  ± .XXXX] preferred
• Experience with OSP Heat Treatment, Plating, & Grinding/Lapping [and their effects on tolerances] preferred.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in the use of current AutoCAD and Solid Works software applications. 
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry to apply concepts to practical situations
• Excellent troubleshooting or problem resolution skills.
• Excellent computer skills to perform data input and inquiry. (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Adobe,  etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills required to complete work assignments and prioritize urgent matters in order to meet deadlines established.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure: involves coping with stress and maintaining a  composed, professional manner in all circumstances related to employees or customers.
• Excellent knowledge of engineering concepts and practices.
• Good knowledge of related turning and milling machine equipment and basic tooling or material requirements.
• Good knowledge of inspection methods for turned or milled parts

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to sit, stand or walk the duration of the shift, 8-10 hours.
• Occasionally required to lift, push or pull up to 30 lbs.
• Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel reach or bend.
• Regularly exposed to moving machine parts when in plant.

BENEFITS

• PTO and 9 paid national holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job relation classes
• PPE reimbursement