Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer is a skilled and detail-oriented engineer with expertise in multi-axis CNC machining, geometric tolerancing, and material properties. This role requires strong technical acumen, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring that processes are designed and products are manufactured with efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness in mind.
Supervisory Responsibilities: none
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Evaluate new customer product designs with a “design for manufacturing” approach to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction
- Develop and present detailed improvement proposals, including solid model presentations, to customer engineering teams for Engineering Change Notice (ECN) approval.
- Create comprehensive factory production plans, including step-by-step operation sheets, detailed work instructions, manufacturing prints, outsource prints, flat patterns, and other documents as needed.
- Develop bills of materials (BOM) for all components and materials required for production.
- Create and review traveler packages and customer drawings for completeness and manufacturability.
- Design and implement necessary fixturing to support production processes
- Provide on-demand support to production teams in resolving manufacturing challenges as they arise.
- Monitor manufacturing progress and ensure alignment with established plans.
- Serve as a key liaison with production and programming teams to address design or production-related issues.
- Independently design, develop, and fabricate fixtures and production aids as needed.
- Diagnose, repair, and rebuild equipment and instruments as necessary.
- Recommend budget allocations for shop equipment and supplies; estimate labor and material costs for projects.
- Stay informed of advancements in manufacturing engineering and related scientific fields through continuous professional development
- Evaluate current shop functions and recommend improvements to optimize future operations.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and files to support shop activities and ensure compliance with standards.
- Prepare instruction manuals, operation guides, performance specifications, and documentation for professional publications or patent applications.
- Perform additional duties as required to support organizational goals.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design fundamentals.
- In-depth knowledge of material properties, including familiarity with metals and alloys used in instrument construction.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial).
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a Manufacturing or Process Engineering role.
- Experience with specifications and standards in the aerospace and semiconductor industries, including but not limited to AS9100, ISO9001, & Copy Exact (Locked Processes)
- Experience with and trained in Lean methodologies, including but not limited to; 6S, SMED, VSM, Visual Management / Visual Factory, Problem Solving (A3), Standard Work, Mistake-Proofing, and TPM.
- Hands on experience with machining processes, preferably with multi-axis milling and turning.
- Experience using ERP and MES software, preferably Infor10 ERP (Syteline) and ShopVue.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Viper Northwest provides an extensive benefits package, including:
- Complete Health Benefits Package
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Annual Employee Activities
- Recognition Programs
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial)
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a Manufacturing or Process Engineering role
- Experience with specifications and standards in aerospace and semiconductor industries
- Experience with Lean methodologies, including 6S, SMED, VSM
- Hands on experience with machining processes, preferably multi-axis milling and turning
- Experience using ERP and MES software, preferably Infor10 ERP (Syteline) and ShopVue
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What We Do
Precinmac is a leading diversified manufacturer of high tolerance precision machined and fabricated components and assemblies. We formulate cost saving alternatives to current production and sourcing methods by offering a single source solution for precise, high-quality, flexible, and on-time manufacturing to top-tier customers globally. Our manufacturing capabilities enable execution of all complex, highly engineered designs. With 8 locations in the United States and Canada we are your ideal single-source solution for close tolerance fabrication, machining & finishing of alloy, specialty alloy, and composite materials. We have a history of delivering value to our customers through our engineering expertise, lean manufacturing techniques, and unparalleled quality. All of our facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified.
