Beacon Industries Hiring for Manufacturing Engineer at Newington, CT Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for the development, maintenance, optimization, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process ensuring our customer’s quality standards are met. Champions company values and goals reflected in the architecture of the manufacturing process. Optimizes the use of resources, and seeks out to eliminate inefficiencies in the manufacturing process. Works with the engineering team and collaborates and mentors manufacturing personnel to ensure accuracy and consistency in the execution of the manufacturing process at all times.  

Job Role:  

Analyze customer engineering drawings and documentation for materials, process and quality requirements. ? 

Develops technical documentation including overall process plan summaries and operation sheets, recommends new or revised tools or machines, and effect changes in all pertinent documentation.  

Applies manufacturing methods and procedures to the fabrication of parts and assemblies. ? 

Responsible for engineering change reviews including identification of cost reductions or increases, ?identification of tooling modifications required, determination of suitability of existing components – usable ?or obsolete to requirements and specifications, and updating the ERP system. ? 

Determines design and fabrication of tooling, fixturing, cutting tools and gaging; provides technical support ?and makes recommendations for modifications to existing tools and fixtures as improvements are identified. ? 

Performs root cause analysis and provides trouble shooting support to the manufacturing floor; recommends ?and implements corrective action to ensure non-conformances and continuous improvement of manufacturing process. Updates manufacturing process documentation as required ensuring consistency, repeatability, and quality of manufacturing process. ?

Supports the process of identifying and qualifying vendors to assure the procurement of quality supplies.  

Perform related tasks to support estimating and scheduling activities and provides technical guidance. ? 

QUALIFICATIONS: ? 

 BSME or other 4-year technical degree and/or equivalent training and experience. ? 

 4 – 7 years related engineering experience in aerospace or other tight tolerance manufacturing environment ?and in designing tools, machining practices, and tolerance studies on parts. ? 

 In depth knowledge of tool design/fabrication, manufacturing practices and techniques, and machining     of ?aerospace-grade materials required. Experience with Broaching, Grinding, Turning, and 5-axis Milling machines preferred. ? 

 Ability to generate operation sheets and tool drawings utilizing a 3D CAD system with advanced  modeling experience. Proficiency working in Unigraphics (UG) NX software preferred. ? 

Computer literate with professional working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and MRP/ERP systems. ? 

Critical thinking and comprehensive analytical skills, with professional communication and presentation skills. ? 

Possesses leadership qualities and an ability to collaborate in a professional manner with all personnel company wide.