Manufacturing Engineer I

Polymer Concepts Technologies • Hanover, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Polymer Concepts Technologies PBY, Inc. KRS Division dba Kaydon Ring & Seal (“KRS”) is responsible for Aerospace and Industrial applications. KRS has a customer portfolio that includes all major players in the Aerospace and Industrial industries. Our business is fully customer focused, with products specifically designed for an engine/airframe application and then produced in small quantities and small lots on highly flexible equipment. Extreme product range fragmentation, complex product design, very high-quality standards and traceability requirements are the peculiarity of KRS. The Manufacturing Engineer I is responsible for establishing and coordinating the implementation of effective and economical methods for manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
• Minimum one (1) internship or co-op completed while obtaining degree in manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR Compliance.
• Precision manufacturing experience or exposure.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace experience.
• Competent with reviewing, editing and creating Manufacturing Engineering Operations Processes (MEOPs).
• Requires strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems required.
• SPC experience required.
• CNC controls and programming are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows and supports all of the Company’s safety, quality and company policies.
• Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation such as engineering drawings, BOM, production specifications and routings, to ensure product and process requirements are met.
• Designs and directs installation of mechanical or electromechanical products or plant systems.
• Designs tooling and fixtures for production processes.
• Directs and coordinates activities involved in acquisition and installation of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
• Coordinates preparation of project documentation such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules to ensure project requirements are met.
• Independently analyzes product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine product characteristics which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing equipment and methods.
• Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning.
• Confers with operating personnel to create and implement operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions.
• Develops models of alternate processing methods to test feasibility of new applications of system components and recommends implementation of improved procedures.
• Confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
• Coordinates engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation, and calibration of equipment, and control devices required to support the production process.
• Develops and writes equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis, and proposal for integrating machinery and equipment into manufacturing process.
• Prepares or directs preparation of process layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Complete detail drawings utilizing current CAD technologies to request parts fabrication by machine shops.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software to write operating programs for equipment, to develop tooling designs and CNC programs for unique one of kind processes.
• Plans and develops experimental test programs under operational conditions to investigate process proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors.
• Analyzes work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Performs special projects as directed.
• Complete other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Safe Harbor 401k Plan with Company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits on the 1st of the month following hire date
• PTO
• Bonus eligible
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• Temperature controlled work environment -- yes, even on the production floor!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level