Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Overview:
With more than 70 years in the aerospace industry, AGC / Gar Kenyon Aerospace and Defense is a recognized leader in the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of advanced, high-quality, hydro-mechanical, electromechanical, and mechanical components and assemblies for aerospace. AGC / Gar Kenyon are divisions of the LOAR Group co-located in Meriden, Connecticut. The companies offer a wide range of benefits including healthcare, dental care, vision care, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Job Description:
- Ensure manufacturability of new products during production transfer process. Assist with creation of flow charts, PFMEA’s and product control plans.
- Drive Lean principles and continuous improvement activities on production floor: improve processes, reduce waste, 5S.
- Develop detailed Work Instructions, compliant with product drawings and all specifications.
- Make MRB dispositions for discrepant materials and drive root cause analysis and resulting corrective actions.
- Create and update BOMS and routers.
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing processes for a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic aerospace components, such as Check Valves, Thermal Control Valves, Actuators, Pressure Gauges, and other similar products.
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing processes for a variety formed metal, machined and composite “build to print” products.
- Support all levels of manufacturing, including but not limited to machining, deburring, laser cutting & marking, dot peening, secondary machining operations, outside operations, inspection, assembly, and test.
- Develop test processes for hydraulic and pneumatic components
- Design and fabricate tooling and fixturing needed to support assembly and test of products.
- Serve as leader and mentor on the production floor fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety.
Requirements:
- BS or MS in Engineering with a minimum of (5) years of experience working in a dynamic high paced environment.
- Must possess strong mechanical troubleshooting ability
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques.
- Experience with Solidworks or equivalent CAD software
- Experience with ERP systems. Epicor preferred.
- Must possess strong data capture and analysis capabilities.
- Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in priorities.
- Must be fluent in speaking and reading English.
- A basic knowledge of mechanics and a high mechanical aptitude are required to successfully perform the requirements of this role.
- Previous experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and/or metal working is a plus.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your salary range for this role?
Work Location: In person
