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This on-site position is responsible for providing manufacturing engineering support to ensure the successful development of new products and systems, as well as modifications to existing ones. The role offers diverse engineering opportunities, including fixture design, process evaluation, 3D modeling, plant and line layout, machine programming, analysis, and testing.

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.

What We Offer:

• Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & Vision
• Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)
• 401K with a company match
• Safe & clean work environment (following all CDC guidelines to keep our employees safe!)

Essential Duties:

• Analyze production processes, schedules, methods to deliver actionable reports that informed manufacturing strategies.
• Create and revise CAD models and technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop and maintain routings, work cells, and BOM’s within SAP to support efficient production flow.
• Design fixtures to enhance process effienccy and improve production consistency.
• Review engineering drawings and Engineering Chance Orders (ECOs) for manufacturability and accuracy
• Apply lean Principles to optimize shop floor layouts and streamline operations
• Partner with design engineering to provide input in the manufacturability of product and drive through production.
• Ensure strict adherence to company practices, quality standards, safety protocols and ISO processes.
• Partnered with design engineering teams to improve product manufacturability and support production readiness
• Interpreted and implemented system and product design requirements to meet functional, customer, and manufacturing criteria.
• Interface internally with all facility associates, management, and staff.
• Interface externally with customers and/or vendors for the purpose of furnishing, obtaining and/or clarifying information.
• Provide engineering program/project technical support to both internal and external customers.
• Communicated clearly and professionally with internal departments, customers, and vendors to exchange critical project and production information.
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Supported organizational initiatives, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read and understand English
• BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering/Technology, or similar.
• 3-5 years’ experience in similar technical role.
• Military/ defense experience preferred.
• Partner with R&D and product development teams to ensure seamless transition of new products from design to production.
• Ability to create and optimize DXF files from 3D CAD models, properly assigning closed-loop polylines, kerf compensation, and targeted layers for CNC waterjet and plasma cutting operations.
• Demonstrated experience with work cell layout and production line setup.
• Experience in a sheet metal and metal fabrication production environment using primarily steel and aluminum alloy; structural shapes and extrusions.
• Experience with metal fabrication equipment and welding processes, metal prep, and finishing processes.
• Experience designing weld fixtures and other assembly improvement fixtures.
• Experience in DFMA analysis, time study, and test reports preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with customers, vendors and employees at all levels.
• Mechanically inclined with strong problem-solving and analytical skillsn.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Receptive to feedback and able to contribute original ideas and solutions.
• SolidWorks experience required; Certification a plus, AutoCAD and SolidWorks CAMWorks experience helpful.
• Robotic Welding experience a plus.
• SAP experience a plus.
• LEAN/ Six Sigma certification a plus.
• PC-based computer experience essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., ISO, ASTM, Mil-Spec, etc.)
• High Attention to detail and strong quality orientation

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).