FEC - Manufacturing Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Cincinnati, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Federal Equipment Company (FEC), now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is a leading supplier for marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems. The company has extensive expertise in marine design/engineering and manufacturing of critical shipboard systems and is rapidly growing. This position performs complex analytical work and coordinates with other Engineering professionals, FEC associates, customers, and vendors. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and implementing manufacturing processes, including developing, participating in, and leading process improvements, cost and production analysis, and improving quality control. This position is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing manufacturing strategies that support our weld shop, machine shop, and assembly team to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective. This position is also responsible for developing process documentation, including work instructions and departmental procedures.

Requirements

Associate degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience in manufacturing / production environment
Experience writing / developing work instructions and procedures
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and optimize production
Knowledge of machining, welding, and large size hand assembly desired
Ability to work with tight tolerances in a high-precision environment
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional team
Proof of US Citizenship and attestation that you do not have dual citizenship (US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate required)
Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery
Ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T to determine machining strategies
Optimize manufacturing processes for quality and efficiency
Design, or source proper tooling, fixtures, and processes for each job
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to refine manufacturing processes
Guide and train team members on manufacturing procedures and best practices
Enter and edit BOMs and routers into ERP system; print work order packets
Willing to help other ME maximize product cycle times
Conduct ROI and IRR for production savings projects
Design fixtures for new products
Lead product integration projects