Manufacturing Engineer

Boyd • Wetumpka, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The manufacturing engineer at Boyd Thermal Wetumpka provides technical expertise to support development, implementation, and fabrication of custom thermal management solutions. This engineering position serves as a role between a product and process engineer.

Requirements

• BS in engineering with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• General knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Knowledge of BOM structures and process routings.
• Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Knowledge of DFM practices for a variety of product types.
• Experience in tolerancing and GD&T.
• Knowledge of machine shop practices in a variety of different areas.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, including Gantt charts.
• Problem-solving skills include root cause and corrective & preventative action.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with shifting priorities.
• Working knowledge of NPI, 8D, Lean, DFM, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP.
• General knowledge of ISO9000 or AS9100 standards and performing audits.
• Experience with Defense and Aerospace products and requirements.
• Ability to function as a team player.
• Ability to accept personal accountability for successful job performance of self and limited accountability for others.
• Ability to initiate and offer suggestions aimed at improving service to our customers.
• Ability to communicate with inter-company, intra-company, customers, and vendors as required (phone, written, email skills).

Nice To Haves

• SolidWorks certified preferred.
• Lean green belt or higher a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review product requirements to assess manufacturability and prepare cost to manufacture estimates for new products.
• Maintain system costing for existing products.
• Implement complete manufacturing data packages for successful factory execution, including ERP system creation (part numbers, BoMs, routes, ECOs), CAD models, drawings, and work instructions.
• Review specification requirements to ensure compliance.
• Oversee and support released jobs on the shop floor, including analysis for customers, process oversight, and fixture development.
• Handle technical process development and own overall process compliance for key departments (e.g., dip braze, heat treat, solder, weld).
• Disposition non-compliant product for responsible processes, creating rework orders or scrap parts as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level