Manufacturing Engineering II - Design for Excellence

Circor Careers•Tampa, FL

20h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II serves as the technical liaison between product design and manufacturing to ensure we deliver manufacturable valve designs for U.S. Navy applications. You will work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, assembly, and quality to drive robust producible designs and continuous improvement. This role requires experience in both mechanical design and manufacturing within a regulated production environment.

Requirements

Results oriented, with sound judgment
Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Excellent demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and strategic skills
Excellent Interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a cross-function team
Ability to perform in an ambiguous environment
Ability to balance cost, quality, performance, and schedule
System-Level thinking
Detail-oriented with a bias toward execution
Good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerancing, and GD&T
Machining background in the production of close tolerance highly precision products involving various types of metals
Metal processing background, i.e., Heat Treating, Surface Finishing, Forging, Casting, etc.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Develop alternative solutions
Works well in group problem solving situations
Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
Presents numerical data effectively
Demonstrated aptitude for process improvement and use of Lean and Six-Sigma resources and tools
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
2+ years of experience in DFM, manufacturing engineering, or product development in a production environment.
Experience designing and supporting production of valve systems or similar pressure-containing mechanical assemblies
Demonstrated experience working in a non-union manufacturing environment
Solid understanding of machining, welding, casting, forging, assembly, and inspection processes
Proficiency in engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar)
Familiarity with formal quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent defense standards)
US. Citizen

Responsibilities

Lead DFM/DFA reviews for new and existing products to ensure manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and cost optimization
Collaborate with product design engineers early in the development cycle to influence architecture, materials, tolerances, and processes
Develop and enforce manufacturing design standards, best practices, and design guidelines
Partner with manufacturing engineering and suppliers to select appropriate manufacturing processes (machining, casting, molding, stamping, additive, etc.)
Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks through FMEA, tolerance analysis, and process capability studies
Drive cost-reduction initiatives through design simplification, part count reduction, and alternative materials or processes
Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up; resolve DFM-related issues quickly and effectively
Analyze quality and production data to improve yield, reliability, and throughput
Mentor junior engineers on DFM principles and manufacturing fundamentals
Support supplier engagement, technical reviews, and manufacturability assessments
Define, maintain, and control the technical standards for use by Manufacturing Engineers
Ensure compliance with applicable military, naval, and industry standards (e.g., NAVSEA requirements, MIL-STD, ASME, ASTM)
Support configuration management, engineering change control (ECR/ECO), and technical data package (TDP) integrity
Participate in customer reviews, audits, and technical interchange meetings as required
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in professional associations
Travel as needed, anticipated as less than 10% of working time
Provide manufacturing and manufacturability input for production planning, design, or repair
Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects that support the Lean Manufacturing methodology such as SMED and Kaizen events
Takes initiative to solve complex engineering problems and coordinate with other functional areas as needed
Produce comprehensive and complete engineering technical documentation
Demonstrate effective communication (teleconference, email, and in-person) through interaction with customers (internal and external) regarding technical subject matter.
Lead continuous improvement activities
Provide technical guidance to small engineering project teams
Comply with all company policies/procedures
Comply with all military and contractual requirements
All other duties as assigned