Manufacturing Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Idaho Falls, ID

15d•$77,500 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, the Manufacturing Engineer will bridge engineering design and production, driving improvements across manufacturing systems and processes to ensure products are built efficiently, reliably, and to the highest quality standards. Supporting both existing programs and new product introductions, your work will directly contribute to technologies powering the global nuclear industry!

Requirements

Due to the nature of work performed at this site, incumbents must be a U.S. Person.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a custom, make to order, highly engineered product manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD or similar program
Working knowledge of a broad range of manufacturing disciplines, with a primary focus on electrical assembly, “bench-top” mechanical assembly is necessary
Strong working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-610, J-STD / IPC-7711/7721)
An open mind with a strong desire to solve problems and find quality solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and financial expectations
Attention to detail in document review and evaluation
Skills in analyzing, judgement and decision making

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field is preferred
Some experience in machining, coating, UV printing, laser engraving, welding and/or joining processes is desirable
Familiarity with 10CFR50 Appendix B requirements is a plus not but required

Responsibilities

Transfer and ownership of engineering drawing and product requirements to item master records, manufacturing bills of materials, and work order routing structure in the ERP system, including specification and maintenance of standard hour estimates.
Develop product manufacturing techniques including tooling, fixturing, and processes for electrical and mechanical assembly
Provide technical support to assembly and repair personnel in manufacturing techniques and processes
Review condition reports (non-conformance reports) and provide resolution and disposition in cooperation with quality assurance and operations personnel
Providing input to cost estimates and providing assessment of technical requirements as they relate to manufacturing processes as input to new proposals for Sales department
Initiate and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to product design and manufacturing
Development of standard work instructions, processes and procedures
Support engineering, design, operations and procurement by researching obsolete components and determining suitable replacements or alternate solutions
Provide vendor and supplier support by evaluating out-going scope of work documents, drawings, and specifications that vendors and suppliers conformance
Reduce costs by continually improving production processes, work instructions and designs.
Provide input to design engineering to seek designs for manufacturability (DFM)
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the Quality Assurance program
Establishing safe work instructions and procedures
Initiation of action required to correct substandard conditions