Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer - Defense Search

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Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Manufacturing Engineer in Whippany, NJ who possesses:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• 4+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience
• Experience developing factory layouts, manufacturing cells, production workflows, and material flow
• Strong familiarity with CAD and GD&T drawing standards
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
• Experience developing tooling, fixtures, work instructions, routers, build books, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of new manufacturing area setup and industrialization activities

Email resumes to aencarnacion@defensesearchusa.com or call 858.427.3668.

FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the industrialization and launch of new aerospace and defense product lines within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This hands-on role will be responsible for developing factory layouts, manufacturing cells, workflows, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, routers, build books, and production processes for a new manufacturing area. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing and industrial engineering experience, Lean Manufacturing knowledge, CAD and GD&T familiarity, and the ability to independently coordinate tooling, equipment, facilities, production flow, and cross-functional implementation activities from initial concept through production readiness.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning, developing, analyzing, and implementing factory layouts and manufacturing work cells
• Developing space requirements and material flow to reduce bottlenecks, waste, and unnecessary movement
• Establishing efficient production workflows for new and existing products
• Supporting the layout and setup of a new manufacturing area
• Coordinating closely with Facilities and Engineering during installation and buildout activities
• Developing and maintaining production methods and manufacturing cell configurations
• Creating and maintaining routers, build books, Standard Operating Procedures, and manufacturing documentation
• Developing work instructions for assembly, production, overhaul, and repair activities
• Planning and coordinating acquisition of required equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing resources
• Supporting selection and implementation of production tooling and light manufacturing equipment
• Developing and maintaining manufacturing production standards
• Reviewing engineering drawings for manufacturability
• Providing Design for Manufacturability feedback to Engineering
• Writing or supporting Engineering Change Orders as required
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical manufacturing problems
• Supporting investigation and resolution of test failures
• Witnessing and evaluating acceptance testing to verify product performance and test procedure accuracy
• Researching, designing, and testing new tooling, machinery, and automated systems
• Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, quality, throughput, ergonomics, and efficiency
• Applying Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve production flow
• Developing manufacturing Bills of Material based on Engineering Bills of Material
• Coordinating with equipment manufacturers and material suppliers regarding installation, repairs, tooling, and procurement
• Supporting installation and startup of manufacturing equipment and production resources
• Working with technicians, machinists, suppliers, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Operations
• Supporting configuration-controlled manufacturing processes within a regulated environment
• Performing internal manufacturing and process audits as required
• Supporting new-product industrialization and production readiness activities
• Helping establish manufacturing processes for products containing mechanical, electrical, and electronic content
• Supporting fixture design and implementation for assembly and test operations
• Supporting electrical test equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and other manufacturing tools as applicable
• Identifying future opportunities for automation based on production volume and business requirements
• Providing hands-on manufacturing engineering support on the production floor
• Managing multiple engineering and implementation priorities with minimal supervision
• Performing other manufacturing engineering duties as assigned

The selected candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field required
• 4 to 6 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role preferred
• Experience developing factory layouts and manufacturing cells required
• Experience planning workflow, material flow, and production space utilization required
• Experience establishing manufacturing processes for new products preferred
• Experience creating routers, build books, work instructions, and SOPs required
• CAD experience required
• Creo or equivalent CAD experience preferred
• Strong familiarity with GD&T drawing standards required
• Lean Manufacturing experience required
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies required
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability principles preferred
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings for manufacturability required
• Experience developing or supporting tooling and fixtures required
• Experience coordinating equipment installation or production area setup preferred
• Experience working closely with Facilities during manufacturing area buildout preferred
• Mechanical aptitude required
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical or electrical manufacturing issues preferred
• Familiarity with electronics and electrical circuits preferred
• Experience with PLC programming or robotics a plus
• Knowledge of machining and material properties preferred
• CNC or machine shop exposure a plus
• Experience working with tooling, fixtures, and new-part setup preferred
• Experience within aerospace, defense, medical device, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Experience with configuration-controlled manufacturing environments preferred
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards and requirements preferred
• AS9100 familiarity preferred
• AS9100 Quality Management System auditing experience a plus
• FAA and/or EASA certification experience a plus
• Experience working with technicians, machinists, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams required
• Strong project ownership and self-sufficiency required
• Ability to independently drive manufacturing implementation activities with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
• Ability to successfully complete required background and drug screening
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident due to applicable export-control requirements
• No employment sponsorship available
• Ability to work onsite in Whippany, NJ
• Ability to work an approximately 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM schedule

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer while reviewing CAD models, engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, Bills of Material, layouts, and production data
• Ability to stand and walk throughout manufacturing, assembly, test, machine shop, and facility areas for extended periods
• Ability to move regularly between Engineering, Production, Facilities, Quality, and manufacturing work cells
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and access manufacturing equipment, fixtures, workstations, and production areas as needed
• Ability to use hands and fingers for computer work, tooling evaluation, measurement equipment, fixtures, documentation, and hands-on manufacturing support
• Ability to visually review engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, manufacturing documentation, tooling, fixtures, and assembled products
• Ability to occasionally handle, position, or move tooling, fixtures, components, and manufacturing equipment as required
• Ability to work around manufacturing machinery, electrical test equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, tooling, and normal production activity
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow applicable manufacturing, engineering, quality, and safety procedures
• Ability to maintain focus, sound judgment, and attention to detail while managing multiple engineering and production priorities

Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000/year plus discretionary bonus
For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to aencarnacion@defensesearchusa.com or call 858.427.3668.
More information can be found at www.defensesearchusa.com.