Associate Manufacturing Engineer

QinetiQ US•, MA

4d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

QinetiQ US is looking to hire an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to help sustain and improve QinetiQ US’s manufacturing processes, assist in the design of work cell layouts, review equipment and test fixtures used in production to improve throughput and reduce cycle times, as well as help troubleshoot manufacturing issues that affect production and delivery targets. The Manufacturing Engineering position will cover a broad range of support activities which include initiating, proposing, planning and sustaining daily operations. Additionally you will implement tasks required for non-routine service contracts and the repair of replacement spares. The range of products supported by Manufacturing Engineering, and the Manufacturing Operations Teams include: Maritime Systems Unmanned Robots and Vehicles Warfighter and Vehicle Protection

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Industrial, Mechanical, Electromechanical preferred) plus 0-2 years working experience in a manufacturing environment in an Engineering role.
Proven ability practically and logically to solve problems.
Ability to self-manage, demonstrate discipline, and commit to working in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment with minimum oversight and to tight deadlines.
Experienced with authoring and editing work instructions for operator/technician use.
Strong technical writing skills required.
Proven ability to manage concurrent projects and a willingness take on new challenges.
Able to read and interpret technical mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
Proven organization and time-management skills coupled with effective and positive communication skills required.
Hands-on experience expected.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance if required.

Nice To Haves

Experience generating and maintaining bill of material structures in an ERP system.
Understanding of commercial manufacturing processes/practices.
Experience with Military, department of defense (DOD), and other project based contracts.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable Quality System Standards.
Working knowledge of Configuration Management principles.
Working knowledge of process/product verification and validation activities.
Understanding of analytical troubleshooting methodologies.
Experience in the field of highly complex discrete manufacturing or other low-volume highly technically integrated systems/products.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes.
Plans production line layouts for maximum efficiency including workflow, equipment location, material handling, and space requirements.
Recommends and provides guidance to supervisors on how to balance work breakdown elements with current operations staffing.
Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
Applies technical knowledge to innovate, improve design and development processes, tooling, assembly fixtures and procedures.
Supports builds in an AS9100 regulated environment to assure critical features are controlled throughout the assembly/production process.
Supports projects involving multiple departments and/or outside contract manufacturers.
Confers with planning and design disciplines concerning product development and tooling/testing needs to ensure efficient production methods.
Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Identifies opportunities and implements changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, materials and parts, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design.
Develops and validates/verifies processes used in manufacturing.
Assists and contributes to the build and troubleshooting of initial pre-production products in support of developing manufacturing processes and generating build documents.
Authors, reviews, and updates existing manufacturing processes and documentation.
Organizes and analyzes data sets that outline systemic improvement opportunities.
Supports issue resolution for production and assembly non-conformance including disposition, root cause investigation, and the implementation of corrective action as applicable.