Manufacturing Engineer (entry-level)
DC Fabricators Inc. is the leader in the design, technology, and manufacturing of steam condensers and heat exchangers that support the US Navy Submarine, Aircraft Carrier, and other programs. Our facility specializes in corrosion-resistant alloy and dissimilar metal fabrications.
We are seeking anentry-level Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Florence, NJ. This is an on-site position.
The primary role of the Manufacturing Engineer is to provide support to manufacturing operations in the form of clear and concise work instructions, tooling, fixtures, drawing and specification interpretation, and general technical support. Additionally, this position entails taking a lead role on improvement projects such as new equipment installation and research and development efforts.
Responsibilities
- Follow policies, procedures, and instructions as assigned.
- Develop a manufacturing plan including the identification of the resources required.
- Determine and specify manufacturing feasibility of components.
- Purchase, design, and troubleshoot tooling.
- Design fixtures and jigs and implement them into the manufacturing instructions/process.
- Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Generate work instruction packages, ensuring that they satisfy all drawing and specification requirements.
- Determine the number of hours required to perform each operation and incorporate this data into the work instructions.
- Interface with the project engineering department, project managers, quality department, and welding department as required to ensure all specification requirements are invoked in the work instructions.
- Interface with manufacturing personnel to revise/improve work instructions as required.
- Prepare and/or coordinate the completion of engineering documents, i.e. manufacturing and inspection outlines, manufacturing procedures, machining/material quotes and requisitions, bills of material, drawings, regular and repair routings, etc. to support manufacturing schedules.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing in areas requiring problem resolution, planning changes, process enhancements, and the identification of cost-effective process alterations.
- Communicate requirements and provide technical assistance to subcontractors.
- Perform root cause investigations and recommend preventative action(s) for identified manufacturing nonconformances. Communicate investigation to upper management personnel. Implement preventative actions and track effectiveness, when necessary.
- Mentor less experienced Manufacturing Engineers.
- Complete special assignments, as necessary.
Education: BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience: Some exposure to heavy manufacturing environment is desirable.
Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills are required. Must have a thorough working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project. Proficiency in CAD/CAM software is required. CNC programming experience is preferred.
Other Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Ability to assist in the execution of complex manufacturing plans.
- Must be capable of taking a technical leadership role on a selected project.
- Must be capable of training less experienced engineering personnel.
- Must be capable of working cohesively with various other individuals of different disciplines.
- Must have a basic understanding of the engineering disciplines and their basic relationship to the various manufacturing efforts performed in a shop environment.
- Must have a good understanding of the various capabilities of all the manufacturing departments which exist at the Company.
- Must have a detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes and their related problems.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
