SR Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and provide direction to the manufacturing department related to work methods, production processes, and tooling to manufacture products to desired specification and business objectives. This position reports to the Manufacturing and Technology Engineering Manager and is based on-site at the Kingston, NY fastener installation tooling manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates process sheets, routings, and operation sketches.
• Designs production tooling and prepares programs for CNC machines using Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems as well as manual programming methods.
• Troubleshoots manufacturing operations and provides technical support to the manufacturing floor for production-related issues.
• Acts as the primary manufacturing liaison with Product Engineering, Accounting, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service departments.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement, increased efficiency, and cost savings.
• Recommends and coordinates the implementation of process improvements.
• Coordinates the evaluation, justification, selection, and implementation of capital equipment on the manufacturing floor.
• Prepares cost estimates for the production of new, revised, or low-volume parts.
• Maintains and updates routing and Bill of Materials (BOM) data within the Management Information System.
• Supports facility engineering efforts by participating in plant layout development and preparation of plant layout drawings.
• Recommends and implements product design and specification changes to improve product quality and manufacturability.
• Designs and drafts production fixtures and tooling; evaluates cutting tool requirements and implements appropriate tooling solutions.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.

• Five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in EdgeCam or similar CAM software.
• Working knowledge of PTC Creo Elements/Direct Drafting and Siemens NX 3-D CAD applications.
• Manufacturing experience in metal cutting and CNC machining.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage governed by applicable policies).
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 – $125,000. Actual compensation varies based on education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and location.