Manufacturing Engineer

Hanwha Aerospace USA•Cheshire, CT

117d•Onsite

About The Position

Hanwha Aerospace USA is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to perform general engineering tasks that optimize facility processing capabilities through process development and verification. The role analyzes process flow, develops performance enhancements, and monitors production results. It supports aerospace manufacturing operations at the company’s Cheshire, Connecticut location. The Manufacturing Engineer develops efficient and cost-effective production processes, coordinates manufacturing information, and supports products and processes from raw material through finished product. The role works across internal functions and with shop personnel, suppliers, vendors, and customers to resolve engineering, manufacturing, and quality issues and improve production outcomes. Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR-related data. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least two years of manufacturing engineering experience are required; aerospace industry experience is preferred. The position may require 5–10% travel. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 2 years of manufacturing engineering 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

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

Responsibilities

Create or improve systems that optimize material flow efficiency 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 and work instructions for operators, inspectors, and shipping personnel.
Serve as a liaison for shop process development, coordinating 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 interaction with internal functions.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective-action implementation.
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.