Manufacturing Engineer

ALIGN PRECISION•Kennebunkport, ME

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for documenting the complete process flow of new projects and components, including estimated process times, and generating process files to support manufacturing. This role involves mechanical design tasks in CAD, troubleshooting manufacturing process and machining issues, and implementing timely solutions to maintain production flow. The engineer will monitor and debug new methods, equipment, and procedures to ensure total system efficiencies, and generate CNC programs for various machining centers. Key responsibilities also include NPI (new product introduction) and repeat product processes, developing and maintaining manufacturing plans within the ERP system, and reviewing engineering documents for manufacturability. The position requires creating Solid Models and CAD drawings, CNC machine programs, and process documentation, while providing constant communication and technical support between Engineering and Operations. The role also involves identifying and documenting work procedures, training needs, and supporting customer visits.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology / Mechanical Engineering or related field, OR High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.
2+ years of experience or training certification with CAD software (ex: SolidWorks/AutoCAD).
2+ years of experience or training certification with CAM software (ex: ESPRIT/MasterCam).
2+ years of work experience in CNC machining/manufacturing on 3-axis verticals and/or lathes.
2+ years of work experience developing manufacturing processes and routing into an ERP system.
Working knowledge of MS Office Excel, Outlook, Word, OneDrive, BOX, Adobe Acrobat, & ERP systems.
Experience with the business side of operation (quoting, customer relations, production planning, etc.).
Self-Starter / Self-Motivated / Flexible / Detail-Oriented.
Reliable and dependable.
Ability to work in a team environment and organize and document data for others to use.
Accurate and thorough with strong attention to detail; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Positive internal and customer focused attitude.
Works well in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, drawings, and customer and industry specifications.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to communicate well with others internally / externally, written and verbal.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate machining cycle times and run rates in various time formats.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with an ERP system to enter Job Routers and maintain templates for repeat orders.
Working knowledge of services such as Heat Treating, Plating, Cleaning, & Non-Destructive Testing.
Experience with reading and applying customer & product specifications for manufacturing.
A good understanding to apply GD&T tolerancing and digital MBD/DPD/PMI data to drawings.
Experience in various machining processes for a wide range of materials from Aluminum to Inconel.
Mechanical Inspection skills using various inspection equipment, height gages, and CMM’s.
Experience working with Aerospace parts, special alloys, close tolerances <0.0003”, complex GD&T.
Operate and/or program 5-Axis Machines and Mill-Turn Machines.

Responsibilities

Document complete process flow of new projects / components including estimated process times.
Generate process files needed to support manufacturing of various parts and components.
Perform mechanical design tasks in CAD as needed for manufacturing, drafting Solid Model parts, tooling, fixture assemblies, and drawings.
Provide engineering support by troubleshooting manufacturing process and machining issues and implementing timely solutions to maintain the continuity of production flow.
Monitor and debug new methods, equipment, and procedures to ensure total system efficiencies.
Generate CNC programs primarily for single & multi-axis lathes, and/or vertical, horizontal, 4 and 5-axis machining centers, with Fanuc and Siemens controls.
Successfully implement self-generated programs, error free code, and meaningful set-up sheets.
Generate ROI calculations and present to supervisor for cutting tool or workholding suggestions.
Manage projects to order cutting tools and fixture components as needed.
Implement Continuous Improvement via self-observations or instructions by others.
Provide SolidWorks and or ESPRIT training and mentoring to associate engineers.
Responsible for all facets of NPI (new product introduction) and repeat product processes.
Develop and maintain manufacturing plans for new and existing products within the ERP system.
Review engineering documents (Drawings, CAD-models, MBD/DPD/PMI, Specifications, etc.).
Review changed / revised engineering documentation for manufacturability and engineering changes for impact to fixture and process.
Create Solid Models & CAD drawings for inspection, manufacturing process, fixtures, tooling, assembly, other parts related devices, workstations, etc., extracting MBD/DPD/PMI model data (ie: SolidWorks).
Create CNC Machine Programs & Process Documentation (NC code, setup sheets, tool list, process info, In-Process inspection, etc.) (ie: ESPRIT CAM, Excel).
Provide constant communication between Engineering and Operations.
Support Operations by providing technical support, interpretation, and engineering data.
Support Engineering by providing feedback, data, and other information needed to process parts.
Support startup of new products, coordinate & support other departments and team members.
Review and recommend improvements to manufacturing processes.
Identify need for established work procedure and standardized method.
Document and communicate work procedure and standardized methods as needed.
Identify need for training and communicates need to appropriate manager.
Consult with supervisors, engineers, programmers, and manufacturing to gather information about process intent to provide proper support needed.
Provide estimated manufacturing process and times to aid in quoting new & existing product, including DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback to customers.
Support customer visits through engineering expertise and project involvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.