Manufacturing Engineer

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New Britain, CT, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
The Manufacturing Engineer will optimize aerospace manufacturing processes, develop work instructions and travelers, design tooling and fixtures, manage customer-owned tooling, and improve quality, capability, cycle times, and waste reduction. The role requires expertise in blueprints, raw materials, process controls, Lean and Six Sigma, aerospace manufacturing, and CAD/CAM software. Duties are performed in a shop-floor environment involving machinery, overhead cranes, repetitive movement, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
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Position: Manufacturing Engineer 
Employee Type: Full-Time (1st Shift) 

This position is designed for experienced Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer with 5-7 years of experience. This individual should possess technical experience in the design, development and familiarity with customers such: PW, GE and Sikorsky. This candidate should be capable of proposing new technology and/or program directions in support of business unit objectives. Knowledge and extensive experience with Engineering Source Approval a must. 

Responsibilities:

  • The Manufacturing Engineer will optimize and document all aspects of manufacturing processes by identifying improvement opportunities and applying simpler, faster, cost-effective and reliable methods.
  • Evaluate new and existing processes to ensure quality and safety of the job.
  • Create and maintain detailed manufacturing and process instructions for complex parts and processes.
  • Create and maintain travelers and work instructions for new parts and assemblies as well as modifications to existing products.
  • Expertise in Blueprints.
  • Attention to details, strong work ethic and positive attitude.
  • Good communication and self-discipline.
  • Identify new equipment, tool designs, and processes to improve consistency, accuracy, and cycle times.
  • Design tooling, fixtures and jigs to improve manufacturing.
  • Good manufacturing knowledge of raw material control, manufacturing process, laboratory testing, heat treating and other processes.
  • Responsible for the delivery of tool kits direct to the machining centers.
  • Champion in using Process Controls to measure capability, reduce variability, and overall improve the quality of the product.
  • Drive and support Lean Manufacturing techniques in the shop including process mapping, set-up time reduction, and overall waste reduction.
  • Effectively use all process improvement strategies and techniques including Lean and Six Sigma to minimize waste and maximize economies.
  • Manages customer owned tooling and tooling manifests
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications: 
  • An ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering.
  • Background of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
  • Must have excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation.
  • Familiarity with the latest technologies and equipment used in manufacturing processes.
  • Minimum 5-8 years of experience using: NX, Unigraphics and SolidWorks Software, Mastercam.
  • Knowledge of raw materials
  • Knowledge of mathematics: algebra, geometry, calculus and geometry
  • Team leading ability
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage one’s time and time of the team
  • Ability to detect problems
Work Environment:
  • While performing duties for this job, it’s required to alternate between standing and sitting. Also perform walking, gross manipulation, visual acuity, climbing stairs, ladders, ramps, fine motor manipulation, lifting/carrying, pushing, and pulling.
  • Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane
  • Must be able to perform repetitive movements daily.
  • Required to always wear safety shoes and safety glasses when on the shop floor.
  • Possible risk of injury from equipment or sharp parts and may be required to use protective equipment such as gowns and safety goggles.
  • Assignment may require working on loud and potentially dangerous machinery/materials.
  • Required to use computer or touch screen to enter work order data.
  • Must be able to move and lift objects of up to 40 lbs.
  • May require local travel

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical insurance plans including dental and vision
  • Company paid insurance packages: life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability
  • 401k and HRA Funding
  • Company paid apparel with dry cleaning
  • Safety shoe vouchers
  • Paid time off, paid holidays and paid floating holidays to accommodate our diverse work environment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continued education and professional development
  • Company paid job training
  • Family leave
  • Employee discounts
  • On-site Micro Market
  • Company family picnic and holiday parties

ABOUT US:

Polamer Precision Inc., is a global aerospace manufacturing company specializing in complex aerospace engine components for demanding applications. We collaborate with clients to solve challenges in engineering and production. Polamer Precision's approach to aerospace manufacturing is vastly different than other sub-primes in the aerospace industry. We are a positive, forward-looking company with the future on our collective minds. Polamer Precision's efforts present a paradigm shift in terms of what can be accomplished with manufacturing in the United States. Our ability to maximize technological assets while empowering people with the latest tools enables us to compete on a global scale. Whether installing a megawatt solar array or acquiring the latest cutting-edge technology, we strive to improve every aspect of aerospace manufacturing on a daily basis. Innovation and dedication to new technology has resulted in a proven track record of surpassing expectations while consistently setting the bar for what can be accomplished in lean manufacturing. Our relentless pursuit to innovate is at the core of our principles. We have had unprecedented growth year after year with a current employee count of over 190+ and almost a billion-dollar backlog of business.
                     TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POLAMER PRECISION, INC. PLEASE VISIT:

                                                                     www.polamer.us

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.
Polamer Precision, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering
  • 5-8 years of experience using NX, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, and Mastercam
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering
  • Experience with Engineering Source Approval
  • Knowledge of raw materials and manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and calculus
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
  • Familiarity with current manufacturing technologies and equipment
  • Team-leading ability
  • Strong problem-solving and problem-detection skills
  • Ability to manage personal and team time effectively
  • Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane
  • Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to wear required safety equipment on the shop floor
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The Company
HQ: New Britain, CT
57 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Polamer Precision is a world-class contract aerospace manufacturing firm that produces high quality engine and airframe components for delivery to our customers in an on-time basis. We strive to maintain continual improvement in the work we do in order to achieve excellence in internal and external customer satisfaction

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