• Manufacturing Engineer

    Fairbanks Morse Defense (Thomaston, CT)


    Position Summary: Seeking candidate that can work with our engineering and operations teams to create an efficient and cost-effective manufacturing process. This will include defining process instructions as well as supporting our CNC programmers to create an efficient programming process. They will be working with 5-axis mill-turn, horizontal and vertical lathes, and cylindrical grinding machines.

    Essential Functions:

    + Support Manufacturing

    + Devise efficient manufacturing process with fail safe in-process inspection methods and document all processes with work instructions that abide by Ward Leonard standards.

    + Design fixtures for new/existing parts and define manufacturing process of fixtures.

    + Work with CNC manufacturing team on new part process planning.

    + Maximizing machine uptime, efficiency, and quality to exceed goal of 90% OEE. Collect data with machine monitoring software and develop software to collect data and create KPI’s for continuous improvement.

    + Able to understand CNC programming on Fanuc, OSP and Siemens controls.

    + Verify CNC program using simulation software.

    + Use SolidWorks to create Operation level prints.

    + Update engineering master in Visual ERP.

    + Ability to read blueprints/drawings with ASME Y14.5 GD&T

    + Troubleshoot and contribute to the resolution of any manufacturing issues at component or assembly level.

    + Support the Engineering Change process by reviewing drawings for manufacture.

    + Work with the Quality and Design team with NCM disposition and resolution.

    + Supporting function for other operation teams as needed to support process improvement and overall success.

    + + Reporting of necessary repairs as they arise.

     

    Essential Functions cont.:

     

    + Shop Floor Safety:

    Education / Skills:

    + Must be U.S. Citizen due to our government contracts

    + High School Degree

    + Experience with inspection and metrology tools including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators

    + Expert user of CAD and 3D Modeling software – Solidworks experience required

    + Bachelor’s in engineering is preferred

    + Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015

    + Lean Experience

    + Experience with programming of 5 Axis Machining Centers, Horizontal and Vertical Lathes, and Cylindrical Grinding using CAM software preferred.

    + 5-axis milling, turning and grinding experience preferred

    Physical & Environmental Requirements:

    + Job requires long periods of sitting. Since overhead cranes are available in all work areas, Technicians are not required to lift more than 50 pounds.

    + Keeps work area clean and free of scrap materials.

    + Wears and complies with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) applicable to work area, including but not limited to eye protection and safety shoes.

    + Follows all safety rules applicable to machine as stated on posted signs and in Company policy.