Junior Technical Engineer

Kinetic Engine Systems•Orange, CT

15h•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Junior Technical Engineer supports manufacturing and engineering activities within aerospace manufacturing operations. The role assists senior engineers and programmers with manufacturing process development and improvement, CNC programming and process development, production-floor technical support, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement. The position works in both engineering/office and manufacturing-floor settings and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's or associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
0–3 years of engineering, machining, manufacturing, internship, co-op, or related technical experience.
Basic understanding of manufacturing and machining principles.
Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on manufacturing.
Comfort working in both an engineering/office environment and on the manufacturing floor.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with engineers, machinists, operators, Quality personnel, and management.
Willingness to learn new manufacturing technologies, equipment, software, and processes.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GD&T.
Exposure to CAD/CAM software, CNC machining, or CNC programming.
Aerospace or precision manufacturing experience through coursework, internships, co-ops, or previous employment.

Responsibilities

Assist senior engineers and programmers with developing and improving manufacturing processes for aerospace components.
Review engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and customer requirements to understand part and process requirements.
Assist in developing and updating manufacturing routers, work instructions, setup sheets, process documentation, and other technical records.
Support CNC programming and process development under the guidance of senior technical personnel.
Work with machinists and operators on the production floor to assist with setups, process prove-outs, and troubleshooting.
Help investigate machining, tooling, dimensional, and manufacturing issues and support corrective-action development.
Assist with tooling, fixture, and work-holding evaluations and improvements.
Work with Quality and Inspection personnel to review inspection results and address dimensional or process concerns.
Support first-piece and new-product introduction activities.
Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify opportunities to improve quality, cycle time, tooling, and process efficiency.
Assist with root-cause investigations related to manufacturing nonconformances and process issues.
Maintain accurate engineering and manufacturing documentation.
Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and process repeatability.
Learn and follow applicable aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and internal manufacturing procedures.
Provide day-to-day technical support to Production as needed.