Manufacturing Engineer I

About the role

Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. Our Core Values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management, engineering, and production to support manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and pertinent considerations to facilitate production process.
• Support employee training and development efforts.
• With general supervision and support, prepare reports and analysis required for production, such as tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Review, approve, and/or modify mechanical designs.
• Review and modify routers
• Lead and support discrepancy reports, including writing dispositions and participating in corrective action.
• Create and/or modify router templates.
• Create CAD models and drawings of complicated designs using Solidworks, including specifications and tolerance stack ups.
• Estimate costs, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
• Consult and advise internal stakeholders on design elements, such as material consideration, inventory, and production process.
• Adhere to all internal and external documentation and quality requirements.
• Conduct and create MCNs.
• Lead and support plastic 3D printing initiatives, including design, programming, and execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• BS in Manufacturing or related engineering
• May be substituted by commensurate experience (minimum 4 years)
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and 3D Printing
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D standards
• Proficient in GD&T
• Excellent communication skills with a desire to build cross-departmental relationships
• Proficient at presenting technical information to varying levels within the company
• Strong organizational skills