Manufacturing Engineer

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is Senior Aerospace Spencer?

Senior Aerospace Spencer is an engineer-driven organization focused on high-pressure hydraulic fluid fittings for use in commercial and military aerospace applications. We specialize in source-controlled, standard, and proprietary fittings. Senior Aerospace Spencer also identifies solutions for fluid conveyance challenges related to fitting applications. Our engineering capabilities include conceptual design assistance, modeling, testing and qualification. Our senior engineering professionals are active members of the SAE G3 Fluid Fitting committee and are recognized industry-wide for their expertise.

What does the job involve?

The Manufacturing Engineer has responsibility for supporting manufacturing and production processes with engineering technology, information, and planning. Plans and executes engineering technology supporting the manufacturing of products and processes within the company. Liaison with Manufacturing and Quality Department personnel related to products and production processes, within or outside the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Plans, develops, maintains, and provides product Routings and Bill of Materials for products via the ERP/MRP system in support of Planning and Manufacturing in accordance with product, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Develops, maintains, and provides engineering manufacturing drawings, layouts, and 3D solid models utilizing CAD/Modeling software in support of Manufacturing, CNC Programming, and Inspection functions.
• Works closely with Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality to provide engineering technology support and information for products and manufacturing processes, inside and outside the company.
• Manages cycle times, product lead times, and process data related to manufacturing Routings in the ERP system. Performs cycle time studies to validate, monitor, and make improvements of the manufacturing process.
• Provides technology advancements, studies, and ideas to improve the manufacturing process, including lean manufacturing philosophies (i.e. removing waste, reducing costs, and improving throughput).
• Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, process mapping, flow-charting, and written materials to support the control and standardization of engineering information in the manufacturing process.
• Provides support and analysis of operational data/metrics to management as needed to drive opportunities for improvement, cost reductions, and profitability. Utilizes analysis tools from databases, spreadsheets, ERP/MRP data, reports, and other analytical tools.
• Performs and maintains manufacturing engineering changes, (i.e. Engineering Changes (ECN’s); and Request For Changes (RFC’s)) related to the manufacturing process.
• Other Specific Duties:
  • Prepare engineering drawings and details (3D solid modeling, 2D-CAD, etc.).
  • Develop manufacturing routers for products and document process operations and improvements.
  • Perform data analysis, data mining, utilizing excel and/or VBA.
  • Interact with cross-functional teams in a lean manufacturing environment (as related to manufacturing and continuous improvement).

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or other related Engineering field.
• 2-3 years engineering related experience (preferred),
• 3D solid modeling CAD experience (in school or, working experience (preferred). 

Required Skills:

• Proficient and experience with 3D-solid modeling CAD (in Solidworks, Autodesk-Inventor/Fusion, or Ansys/SpaceClaim) creating engineering drawings and B/P’s.
• Knowledge of general manufacturing processes (machining, cnc lathes, mills, & tooling).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and concepts.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/Powerpoint), VBA programming a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.

Working Pattern: 8:00am - 5:00 pm

Annual Rate: $60,000-90,000/yr.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems.  Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor