Manufacturing Engineer

Barnes•East Granby, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for creating 3D models, operation sheets, and work instructions using NX and/or SolidWorks. This role involves overseeing NX standards, creating routing, BOM, and item cards in the ERP system, and managing project plans to ensure engineering tasks remain on schedule. The engineer will also follow parts through the shop floor to identify and resolve issues, interact with shop personnel during process development, support tool design, and provide engineering support to customers and vendors. Additionally, the position requires participation in root cause analysis and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

5+ years in the aerospace industry or general manufacturing.
Proficient in the use of NX CAD solid modeling software, working knowledge of Solidworks is desirable.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
A strong background in manufacturing and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
Excellent communication skills are needed; both verbal and written.
Comfortable with a manufacturing environment interacting with machinist on the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Titanium, Stainless Steel and Inconel materials is a plus.
Familiarity with industry inspection methods such as FPI, MPI, and X-ray.
General knowledge of welding methods is desirable.
Prior experience as a machinist is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create 3D models of the assembly and all components in NX and or SolidWorks.
Create operation sheets / work instructions from 3D model in NX and or SolidWorks.
Oversee NX standards and configuration.
Create routing / BOM / item cards in ERP system.
Create milestones / project plans and make sure engineering tasks stay on track.
Follow parts through shop to make sure there are no issues.
Interact with shop personnel when developing processes.
Support tool design as needed.
Provide support to customers / vendors on any engineering related items.
Participate in root cause analysis and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.