Manufacturing Project Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve manufacturing and engineering related problems.
• Designs the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery.
• Collaborates with product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Investigates, disposes and justifies product, drawing, and specification non-conformances.
• Estimates manufacturing costs and determines time standards.
• Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
• Performs supplier audit and oversight as necessary to ensure conforming product being delivered.
• Communicates technical responses to supply base questions during proposal efforts, manufacturing efforts and post manufacturing efforts.
• Supports on-site supplier kick off meetings to discuss manufacturing plan, schedule and supplier deliverables.
• Affirmatively participates in the development, status and needs of the project plan to the Control Account Manager.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's in engineering or a related technical field.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• The ideal candidate has exposure to welding, fabrication and machining.
• Degree in mechanical, aerospace manufacturing or industrial engineering is desired.
• Must have a solid understanding of manufacturing and engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance is desired.