Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer

FN America•Columbia, SC

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. The Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer coordinates the activities of a team of manufacturing engineers to ensure proper alignment with business goals and requirements.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering is required.
Five years of experience in an engineering position.
Experience in precision machining are required.
Ability to plan work and use meaningful metrics to evaluate project status and provide performance visibility
Ability to foster collaboration and team building
Ability to read and understand blue prints
Knowledge of geometric tolerancing
Ability to conduct basic tolerance analysis
Able to communicate effectively and work within a team environment
Knowledge of capital appropriation evaluation and analysis
Knowledge of mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals, and the application of mathematics and dimensions to create part processes.
Working knowledge of computer systems and data processing.
Familiarity with computer-controlled machine tools as well as conventional machine tools with exposure to high volume automated production equipment
Knowledge of statistical process control
Ability to evaluate processes to incorporate Lean tools and methodologies with reinforcement within the team

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in engineering or a business discipline is preferred.
Leadership and project management experience are preferred.
Experience with Design for Manufacturing, cost reduction, and process improvement are preferred.
Lean Green Belt or Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

Leads manufacturing engineering team activities to support deliverables.
Sets objectives and drives team performance.
Conducts Design for Manufacturing Analysis.
Able to conduct 90% of all ME I, II, and III tasks.
Reviews the work of the team and approaches methodologies to identify waste reduction and/or process improvement opportunities.
Interfaces with product engineering and product management to ensure team deliverables and work scope are aligned with design and customer expectations as well as manufacturing processing requirements.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert Manufacturing Engineer in a highly cross-functional environment with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, product management and suppliers to optimize cost competitiveness and manufacturability.
Supports new product development and continuous improvement projects by providing guidance on manufacturing processes to determine appropriate use of technology as well as capability.
Documents technical data generated by the assigned projects consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
Leads interaction with our development partners to establish appropriate tooling and process equipment strategies.
Organizes and coordinates meetings with cross functional teams to ensure operational readiness.
Leads and coaches team through problem solving efforts.
Supports development of existing team members and trains new team members.
Other duties as assigned.