Manufacturing Engineer I
Kearfott Corporation · Black Mountain, NC · 2 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Applies engineering and scientific principles in such technical fields as mechanics, electronics, flight technology, structures, chemistry, metallurgy, mathematics, and computer science
- Creates product work instructions and serves as the technical lead for production hardware
- Troubleshoots, disposes of non-conforming hardware, and provides root cause and corrective actions
- Strives to continuously improve processes and techniques, analyzing workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout to optimize production with a lean manufacturing mindset
- Supports the prototyping phase and launch of new products by developing and validating manufacturing processes
- Conducts or participates in portions of studies, investigations, or analyses involving reliability, predictability, value, and quality assurance issues
- Prepares reports, charts, graphs, and other related documents
Requirements
- Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, across functional areas
- Possesses advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Drives for results to establish root cause and positive corrective actions
- Experience with CAD software for 3D models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
- Drives for results, action-oriented, strong initiative
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Quantitative analysis skills using Excel and other software tools
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or related field required
- 2 years experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment strongly preferred
- Experience with various test and measurement equipment (e.g. voltmeter, oscilloscope, calipers, micrometers)
- Mechatronics/Electro-Mechanical background preferred
- Manufacturing/assembly experience preferred
Skills
- Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Quantitative analysis skills using Excel and other software tools
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including a 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
Pay
- N/A
Schedule
- 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off