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Manufacturing Engineer

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Metalex is a performance-driven, high quality, advanced technology, contract machining company. We specialize in high precision machining, fabrication and mechanical assembly of complex, close tolerance parts, assemblies and tooling. Our highly talented team of designers, engineers, programmers and machinists embrace challenging first-time projects and prototypes for high tech needs as well as optimize processes for production runs on commercial applications.

For over 50 years, we have been serving a diverse customer base across many industries including Aerospace, Energy, Oil & Gas, Science, Consumer Goods, Space, Marine and many more. We continuously reinvest in our technology, facilities and people to provide world-class manufacturing capability to our customers on their most ambitious projects regardless of size. Metalex is proud to be the one-stop, partner of choice for industry leading companies across multiple markets.

Metalex prides itself on a strong culture with open, honest and straightforward communication, teamwork, attention to detail and a ‘can do’ attitude. Individuals and teams strive to be the best they can be, holding each other accountable with clearly defined Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations. Visit our website: www.metalexmfg.com

Position Overview / Summary

Metalex is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Lead Manufacturing Engineer that will be directly engaged and responsible for creating and developing technical manufacturing plans to achieve exceptional quality and best value for complex precision machined components and assemblies for Customers across a diverse group of industries including Space, Energy, Defense, Aerospace, Marine and Consumer Goods.

As a key leader within our technical manufacturing team at Metalex, you will have a dynamic role, engaging with Customers, outside suppliers and subcontractors, as well as every internal functional area of the company including Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Purchasing, Quotation and Sales. You will be providing critical support to Customer and teammates throughout the project life cycle to ensure we deliver exceptional quality and best overall value for our customers and our company.

Metalex is a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will be expected to challenge and be challenged, to learn new things each day, to create and to innovate, all while working on critical components for exciting products that travel from the deepest depths of the ocean to products that fly high above the earth’s atmosphere into space and everywhere in between.

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary role of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is to create, develop and optimize technical manufacturing processes to achieve exceptional quality, efficiency and throughput at the best possible cost for the precision manufacturing of complex components and assemblies.

· Review customer purchase orders, drawings and quality specifications.

· Develop detailed manufacturing process routers (mfg plans) to meet customer requirements

· Work with programmers and machinists to develop machining and work holding strategy

· Develop fixturing concepts and designs in CAD, 3D Design and/or create operational sketches (Siemens NX)

· Review special processing requirements and incorporate into process planning

· Interact with customers and vendors to support requirements of project

· Coordinate technical manufacturing startup activities by engaging teammates internally within Metalex and and outside suppliers, to ensure all components and final assemblies meet quality and performance specifications

· Manage projects using engineering principles

· Maintain and oversee detail of all engineering manufacturing documentation (Routers, Drawings, etc).

· Evaluate existing systems and processes and modify as appropriate to improve performance.

· Partner with Quality to resolve issues and as needed perform root cause and corrective action for Non-Conformances

· Achieve product profitability goals by completing projects within required time constraints while meeting all quality, cost and delivery targets. Constantly be searching for new and innovative ways to drive down the total cost of manufacturing.

· Support Metalex company culture, by operating in a self-directed manner, consistently demonstrating leadership and taking initiative to make yourself, your teammates and the company better each day.

Requirements and QUALIFICATIONS:

· Four-year engineering degree (Mechanical Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience

· Minimum 8 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience working in Job Shop, Aerospace or industrial environment

· Strong understanding of manufacturing processing methods (milling, turning, grinding, welding, EDM, Assembly, etc), metal material science, CNC programming, CMM and Manual Inspection.

· Working knowledge of special processes such as plating, NDT and Heat treatment of materials a plus

· Strong at reading customer prints / specifications with practical hands-on application of GD&T principles

· Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently with limited supervision and a positive, can-do attitude

· Organized and detail oriented, with proven logical thinking and problem solving skills

· Strong Project management, team building, and leadership skills.

· Able to work independently, with very good verbal and written communication skills.

· Intermediate to Advanced Computer Skills, proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite tools

· Experience with NX 12 a plus.

· Comfortable working directly with Customers

· Job Responsibilities Require U.S. Citizenship & a Drug Free work place

Compensation and Benefits

· Competitive Wages

· PTO (Paid Time Off)

· Family Health Insurance

· Prescription Drug Plan

· Family Dental Plan

· 401K Plan w/ Match

· Employee Life Insurance

· Short & Long Term Disability

· Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance

· Exercise Facility for employees and family

· Montana cabin available for vacations

Metalex is a family owned company located in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. Founded in 1971, Metalex has grown to be one of America’s leading high tech manufacturing companies and a trusted partner to global technology leaders in the Aerospace, Defense, Consumer Goods, Energy, Nuclear, Space and Naval industries.

Metalex continually reinvests in the latest technology and training with the goal of always operating in the top 5% of our industry. To achieve this objective, we place a strong emphasis on creating a work environment that fosters both, individual and team growth on a daily basis, promoting teamwork and innovation at every level of the organization to deliver the best total value to our customers.

Visit our website: www.metalexmfg.com:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Metalex is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated at Metalex.

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Employer Rights: This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other duties. We have the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract of employment. Your continued employment with our company is by mutual consent.