Process Engineer

Delta Research•Livonia, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Delta Precision Components LLC and its divisions of Delta Gear and Delta Research is a growing manufacturer of advanced gears and machined elements for the aerospace industry. With over 40 years of stability and growth, we are looking for a Process Engineer to support engineering and production process development. Delta Gear is an AS9100 and ISO9001 registered facility which manufactures precision gears, shafts, splines, carriers, housings, gages, master gears & other geared components and gearbox assemblies. In addition, we provide contract gear and CMM inspection services. We are also a NADCAP approved non-destructive testing facility and currently provide Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and Nital Etch.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree with course of study in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. May consider seven (7) years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Three (3) years experience in a process engineering or manufacturing engineering role, including an understanding of all aspects of process development and execution in the manufacture of machined components (primarily gears and shafts).
Demonstrated skills for problem-solving with technical processes.
Strong skills for interface and collaboration within Engineering and with operational teams.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to read and comprehend GD&T from drawings
Able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
Must be able to occasionally work overtime to meet project deadlines and support operational processes.
Strong competency in parallel and/or bevel gear manufacturing, including hobbing, shaping, form grinding.
Strong familiarity with process engineering software, such as SolidWorks and/or Kimos
Technically competent with various Office software programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
Work multiple projects simultaneously with a strong commitment to meeting all demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues, products, and specifications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations and other functional area to evaluate and improve processes in manufacturing systems.
Review prior jobs to ensure future jobs are optimized and efficient.
Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of the production process.
Provide suggestions during quality corrective action investigations.
Work with manufacturing teams to develop cost-effective, high-quality production processes.
Provide inputs to the quoting process related to material specification and manufacturing process steps.