Manufacturing Engineer

Hanwha Aerospace USA•Newington, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Hanwha Aerospace USA is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for its Newington, Connecticut location. The role performs general engineering tasks to optimize facility processing capabilities through process development and verification. The engineer analyzes process flow, develops performance enhancements, and monitors production results. The position develops and improves manufacturing processes, production sequences, work instructions, and systems for efficient material flow. It supports products and processes from raw material through finished product, addresses production and quality problems, implements customer engineering changes, and works with internal teams, vendors, and customers. The engineer also leads optimization efforts to improve quality, reduce costs, and shorten cycle time. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least three years of experience are required. Candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. Government definitions and be able to work without restrictions with ITAR-related data. The role may require 5–10% travel. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR-related data.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
At least 3 years of experience.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Ability to work with CAD systems such as Solidworks and NX 7.5 or above to generate work instructions and process sheets.
Ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel 5–10% when required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience machining nickel- and titanium-based alloys, including milling, turning, broaching, and special processes.

Responsibilities

Create or improve systems to optimize the efficiency of material flow throughout the facility.
Develop efficient, cost-effective manufacturing processes and production operation sequences using blueprints, quality documents, and purchase orders.
Coordinate production processes by creating operation sheets and providing manufacturing-related information.
Create material process requisitions with technical data requirements for special manufacturing processes.
Develop solutions to production and quality problems related to materials, production processes, and tools.
Manage product and process engineering activities during development from raw material to finished product.
Research and develop process sheets with work instructions for operators, inspectors, and shipping personnel.
Coordinate shop process development with management, shop personnel, purchasing, production control, vendors, and customers.
Implement customer engineering changes in process sheets, programs, and related materials.
Provide manufacturing engineering support for production through collaboration with internal functions.
Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Initiate and lead optimization projects to improve quality, reduce production costs, and shorten cycle time.
Build customer trust and confidence while resolving engineering, manufacturing, and quality issues.
Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.