Production Engineer II

Production Engineer II (Space Systems)

Responsibilities

• Design new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or the improvement of existing products.
• Develop and maintain testing policies, procedures, and performance metrics, in order to achieve targeted manufacturing objectives.
• Investigate, assess and resolve production issues effectively.
• Implement improvements to current operations to improve efficiency.
• Effectively communicate with suppliers to procure necessary equipment.
• Assemble and test production hardware.
• Analyze layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization to maximize efficiency.
• Contribute to the ability of the Operations function to meet intended design requirements, by understanding and properly utilizing manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Design detailed assembly procedures and tooling.
• Communicate designs with machinist.
• Understand various machining techniques.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to tool/fixture design, material selection, facility layout plans, cost estimates, DFM concepts, GD&T practices, machine shop documentation (operations/tooling sheets, routers, etc.), root cause investigations, trouble shooting, performance metrics and machine shop operational activities.
• Secure external resources (subcontracted services) to maintain and ensure equipment is operational.
• Create, maintain and refine detailed mfg. documentation (i.e. Operation Sheets, Routers, Set-up/Tooling sheets, etc.) through effective selection of manufacturing methods (inclusive of inspection point selection).
• Design efficient/safe tools and fixtures required to support operations.
• Generate accurate estimates (i.e. set-up, cycle time, material, etc.) using cost effective mfg. methods.
• Define, monitor and communicate the status of performance metrics to management.
• Implement appropriate actions to resolve identified issues.
• Effectively communicate issues in a timely manner to all affected parties internal/external to the Marotta Organization.
• Contribute to a positive, cooperative and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization.
• Participate in root cause investigations, troubleshooting activities (as req’d), continuous improvement initiatives/programs, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years of related experience in a production/operations environment.
• 2-5 years’ experience in design and manufacturing of valves, piping and related fluid and/or auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledgeable of high-pressure fluids, clean rooms, and electronic test equipment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents.
• Highly computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• Must be a US Citizen.