Manufacturing Engineer I

Marotta Controls•Montville, NJ

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for creating, maintaining and optimizing CNC Programs (Milling & Turning Centers), Operation/Tool Sheets, Mfg. Routers and tool/fixture designs utilizing best practices to effectively support machine shop operations for Marotta Controls, Inc. Your knowledge/expertise should include both Gibbs or Mastercam, and PRO-E. This knowledge will be applied during the design phase of new products, redesign phase of existing products, equipment set-up activities, cost estimates, facility layout plans, root cause troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives. The incumbent must be a dynamic individual who can multi-task and oversee various activities associated with aerospace manufacturing ensuring that Mfg. Eng. activities are conducted in a manner that complies with company requirements (i.e. regulatory, safety, administrative, etc.). This position requires effective interaction with a broad spectrum of people both internal and external to the organization to successfully support operations and the corporate strategic vision.

Requirements

5 years of related experience in a machine shop manufacturing environment (Aerospace preferred, but not required)
2 years of Gibbs and/or Mastercam & PRO- E usage
High School or (GED) Diploma
Self-motivated individual who possess the ability to analyze, organize, plan, prioritize assignments, multi-task and achieve results through interaction with others
Possess math skills required to design tools/fixtures and generate accurate, safe CNC Programs in an effective manner. Ability to interpret various types of graphs and data required for problem solving, SPC, etc.
Demonstrate effective verbal/written communication skills required for interacting with all levels of personnel both internal and external to the organization
Secure external resources (subcontracted services) to maintain and ensure machine shop equipment is operational
Knowledgeable/proficient in the areas of Lean Manufacturing concepts, employee training, development of equipment, operation, & training procedures/policies, effective application of mfg. methods, tool/fixture design, material selection, facility layout plans, cost estimates, DFM concepts, GT&D practices, machine shop documentation (operator./tooling sheets, routers, etc.), root cause investigations, trouble shooting, performance metrics and machine shop operational activities
Must be computer literate. Demonstrate proficiency using Gibbs or Mastercam & PRO-E, CAD/CAM.
Ability to read, interpret documents (i.e. procedures, blueprints/technical drawings, etc.) and use necessary measuring devices/equipment to confirm tooling/fixturing geometries and dimensions
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mfg. Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements
All practices and activities related to Mfg. Eng. must be performed in a manner which supports commonality, standardization (where applicable), First Past Yield and utilization of safe/best industry practices
Create, maintain and refine detailed mfg. documentation (i.e. Operation Sheets, Routers, Set-up/Tooling sheets, etc.) through effective selection of manufacturing methods (inclusive of inspection point selection)
Assist in securing external resources (subcontracted services) to maintain and ensure machine shop equipment is operational to achieve production efficiencies, and on-time customer shipments
Generate, optimize, validate and maintain C.N.C. Programs for CNC MILLING and CNC TURNING CENTERS through the effective application of Gibbs & PRO-E CAD/CAM software
Design efficient/safe tools and fixtures required to support machine shop operations
Generate accurate estimates (i.e. set-up, cycle time, material, etc.) using cost effective mfg. methods
Define, monitor and communicate the status of performance metrics to management. Implement appropriate actions to resolve identified issues
Effectively communicate issues in a timely manner to all affected parties internal/external to the Marotta Organization
Train and provide guidance to personnel required to support the goals and objectives associated with Mfg. Eng. and machine shop operations
Foster a positive, cooperative and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels of the Marotta organization
Actively participates in team meetings, root cause investigations, trouble shooting activities (as req’d), continuous improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals/vision