Manufacturing Engineer

Polymer Concepts Technologies • Hanover, PA

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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 is responsible for establishing and coordinating the implementation of effective and economical methods for the Sealing Rings Department.

Requirements

• Must be a US Person.
• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology and minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training.
• Requires strong knowledge of machinery and experience in machining centers and grinding.
• Requires strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems required.
• SPC experience required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Nice To Haves

• CNC controls and programming are preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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: Mid Level