This Manufacturing Engineer will train, operate, and report up through the Mechanical Engineering team supporting the Defense segment of the business.
General Responsibilities
• Implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies
• Collaborates with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products
• Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines
• Organizes records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations
• Key participant in planning and designing manufacturing processes in an industrial plant
• Organizes the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling
Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Additional Responsibilities
Participates early in system design phases, including ROMs and RFQs
Develops sourcing and manufacturing plans for programs; supports creation of work instructions using SolidWorks Composer
Leads expansion of rapid prototyping capabilities (in-house and through contract manufacturing)
Collaborates with Quality Control to define first article inspection requirements and plans
Drives implementation and training of model-based definition (MBD) within the mechanical team
Serves as primary interface with defense suppliers for custom fabricated and specialty COTS components
Additional Qualifications
A university degree (i.e. Bachelors degree) in an engineering discipline or equivalent relevant work experience strongly preferred.
Expertise in CMM and metrology
Proficiency in SolidWorks and EPDM
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Base Salary Range:
$79,280.00 - $109,010.00At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.
This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.
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Skills Required
- A university degree (Bachelor's) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Expertise in CMM and metrology
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and EPDM
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