Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Polymer Concepts Technologies•Hanover, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer establishes and coordinates effective, economical manufacturing methods and supports company safety, quality, and other policies. The role plans and coordinates project documentation, designs tooling and fixtures, directs installation of mechanical or electromechanical products and plant systems, and evaluates product and equipment requirements against existing manufacturing capabilities. The engineer provides technical guidance on manufacturing methods, materials, and process limitations; works with operating, engineering, and shop personnel to develop procedures and resolve system or design problems; and models alternative processing methods to evaluate feasibility and recommend improvements. The position coordinates equipment development, procurement, installation, and calibration, and prepares equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analyses, layouts, drawings, and schematics. It also uses CAD and related engineering software to create detailed drawings, tooling designs, equipment programs, and CNC programs for specialized processes. The role plans experimental tests, analyzes workforce utilization and facility layout, and reviews operational data to improve efficient use of people and equipment. It mentors and develops MEI, MEII, and MEIII employees and serves as backup for the Operations Director for MEs when that director is out of the office. The engineer performs special projects and other duties assigned by management. The position is regularly on site in Hanover, Pennsylvania, in an office environment while supporting manufacturing and industrial operations. Access to export-controlled information is restricted to U.S. persons, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable export-control requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
At least 10 years of experience working as a manufacturing engineer.
Must be a U.S. person due to ITAR compliance.
Precision manufacturing experience or exposure.
Strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems.
Statistical process control (SPC) experience.
Knowledge and understanding of GD&T and heat-treat processes.
Experience working with various metals.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents, and customer specifications.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business-community members.
Ability to present information effectively to plant and executive management.
Ability to reduce costs through improved manufacturing processes.
Ability to lead and train others.
Ability to conduct time studies.
Proficiency in time management and ability to manage multiple assignments or tasks.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace experience.
Competency reviewing, editing, and creating Manufacturing Engineering Operations Processes (MEOPs).
CNC controls and programming experience.

Responsibilities

Follow and support company safety, quality, and other policies.
Plan and coordinate engineering and production documentation, including drawings, bills of materials, specifications, routings, and schedules.
Design and direct installation of mechanical or electromechanical products and plant systems.
Design production tooling and fixtures.
Direct and coordinate acquisition and installation of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
Analyze product and equipment specifications to determine what can be produced using existing manufacturing equipment and methods.
Provide technical information on manufacturing techniques, materials, properties, advantages, and limitations for plant and product engineering planning.
Work with operating personnel to develop and implement procedures and resolve system malfunctions.
Develop models of alternative processing methods, test their feasibility, and recommend improved procedures.
Collaborate with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design issues involving materials, tolerances, service needs, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
Coordinate development, procurement, installation, and calibration of equipment and control devices supporting production.
Develop equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analyses, and proposals for integrating machinery into manufacturing processes.
Prepare or direct preparation of process layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
Create detailed drawings using current CAD technologies to request parts fabrication.
Use computer-assisted engineering and design software to write equipment operating programs and develop tooling designs and CNC programs for unique processes.
Plan and develop experimental tests under operating conditions to investigate process improvements and equipment performance.
Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, production costs, process flows, and schedules to improve use of workers and equipment.
Mentor and develop MEI, MEII, and MEIII employees.
Back up the Operations Director for MEs when the director is out of the office.
Perform special projects and other duties assigned by management.