Research Development Process Engineer Jobs in Maryland

Who We Are:

The Gill Corporation-Maryland has long been a leader in providing high-quality, lightweight structural core materials to the aerospace, marine, construction, rail, and industrial markets. We specialize in a wide variety of structural honeycomb core materials. By utilizing broad engineering expertise along with sophisticated 5-axis CNC machining and special processing, we have the ability to deliver solutions that are responsive to customer needs.

Compensation for this role: $80K – $125K, commensurate with experience

Summary:

Utilizes Aerospace Engineering standards to develop efficient operations required to manufacture, assemble, or process products that meet customer-derived drawings and specifications. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintains high production floor visibility, recognizing operators as customers of the work performed by engineering.
• Provides daily production support, investigating and troubleshooting processes, and implementing solutions. 
• Understands the properties of all types of honeycomb material, including metallic and non-metallic types.
• Drives all programs to meet and exceed company expectations for quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Defines or assists in defining manufacturing process steps and sequences of operations.
• Implements, monitors, and maintains efficient manufacturing processes and workflow, conducts time studies, and creates or modifies routings.
• Improves existing operations, incorporating quality, safety, and productivity enhancements for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures and Processes, Standard Work Instructions, assists training, and audits workcenters to ensure conformance.
• Understands and interprets 3D models, engineering drawings, geometric tolerances, primary design features, tolerance stack-up, and design intents.
• Responds to internal non-conformances utilizing various problem-solving tools (5 whys, fishbone, 8D, etc.) to determine root causes, eliminate recurring errors, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinates and tracks the progress of Continuous Improvement initiatives for areas of responsibility.
• Evaluates RFQs, Project Scope, and reviews PO requirements, working with other departments to estimate material costs, run times, possible cost reductions, and close the feedback loop.
• Utilizes statistical methods (control charts, process capability, etc.) to monitor and analyze manufacturing data, make improvements, and measure progress.
• Accurately designs tools, generates sketches, and validates dimensions utilizing Pro-Engineer software.
• Performs material and processes R&D as assigned.
• Researches and recommends new process equipment or methods to reduce labor costs, improve equipment performance, and increase throughput.
• Understands the effects raw material changes have on processes and makes recommendations for use.
• Provides technical support for program start-up.
• Manages all First Article Purchase Orders for assigned programs; develops Statements of Work defining tool design requirements and acceptance criteria, creates schedules, and provides technical support to the tool supplier.
• Communicates (both written and verbal) and interacts with the external and internal customers in a professional manner.
• Works in a safe manner following all departmental and plant safety rules. Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Safety Manager, supervisor, or management.
• Other duties assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or industrial engineering. 
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Fluent in CATIA, AutoCAD and Pro-Engineer preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of honeycomb core materials and characteristics.
• Extensive experience in process documentation.
• Good working knowledge of CNC machining processes and tools.
• Basic MRP and estimating experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience working in ISO9001 facility (AS9100 preferred).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to write reports and speak in front of groups.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Must have English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills sufficient to read, write, understand, and communicate the company's operating procedures and policies.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits offered: 

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts to theme parks, attractions, shows, and more! 

ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. 

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department.