Mechanical Engineering Technician - Combustor Cover & Seal Support.
About The Position
This position is 100% onsite; no remote or hybrid option is available at this time. The role involves performing technical support activities related to manufacturing and design analysis for the engineering team. This includes data collection, process evaluation, and documentation to support engineering feasibility determinations. The technician will assist in developing engineering procedures and specifications, preparing and reviewing manufacturing planning documentation, and reviewing tooling and gauge modifications. The role also involves evaluating manufacturing processes to recommend improvements, creating and editing CNC recipes and programs, and assisting with the development and analysis of lathe cutting processes. Additionally, the technician will support cell engineers with fixture and tooling drawings, review machine capabilities, implement process improvements, provide technical support for production scheduling, and support evaluations to reduce discrepancies and costs. Coordination for insourcing new parts and processes is also a responsibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of engineering technician experience or a minimum of two years of engineering-related education.
- Minimum of two years of experience training and mentoring team members in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of two years of experience involving combustor covers and seal supports for small gas turbine engine components.
- Minimum of two years of experience using and calibrating measuring gauges in accordance with approved manufacturing planning and quality procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical support activities related to manufacturing and design analysis for the engineering team, including data collection, process evaluation, and documentation to support engineering feasibility determinations.
- Assist in the development of engineering procedures and specifications relevant to assigned manufacturing and engineering projects.
- Prepare and review manufacturing planning documentation for accuracy and consistency with approved engineering requirements and specifications.
- Review tooling and gauge modifications to ensure accurate measurements and compliance with approved redesign specifications.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend modifications intended to improve product quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.
- Create and edit CNC recipes and programs based upon approved engineering specifications and validated manufacturing parameters.
- Assist in developing and analyzing lathe cutting processes to support compliance with blueprint specifications and engineering tolerances.
- Assist cell engineers with designing, reviewing, and modifying fixtures and tooling drawings associated with process development and new product designs.
- Review machine capabilities and operating parameters to identify and help resolve potential production limitations affecting new parts and manufacturing processes.
- Implement engineering-approved process improvements intended to reduce operational steps, standard production times, and tooling costs.
- Provide technical support related to production scheduling compliance and manufacturing workflow coordination.
- Support production process evaluations intended to reduce discrepancies, scrap rates, and overall manufacturing costs.
- Assist with coordination activities related to the insourcing of new parts and manufacturing processes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
