Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Job Summary

Habco Industries is a key provider of tools, ground and test support equipment that serves the Aerospace Industry; both fixed and rotary winged aircraft. Our customers range from the largest aerospace OEMs in the world, to end users of the aircraft…both commercial and military applications. Habco is a Lean focused organization that has a 55 year history of quality & customer focus in the industry.

We are looking for a creative Manufacturing Engineer to work on our manufacturing floor solving daily issues with a focus on failure mode elimination and creation of standard work. This position requires managing specialized work efficiently, with above average attention to details. The position requires well thought out execution of proven design concepts combined with the ability to quickly adapt as conditions require.

The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. The above must be managed in a faster than average work environment with numerous high-profile projects running concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve engineering methods (MOM) and Bill of Material (BOM) creation. Create op sheets / work instructions / manufacturing and inspection fixtures.
• Develop and review engineering processes and procedures.
• Develop and optimize CNC machining strategies, cutting parameters, tooling, workholding, and fixtures; support prove-outs and production transitions.
• Develop and optimize waterjet, plasma cutting, bending, and welding processes and fixture with a focus on manual labor reduction.
• Develop and optimize mechanical and electrical assembly processes.
• Interpret customer drawings, models, specifications, and contractual requirements; apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles to establish functional datum strategies, inspection approaches, and manufacturable process plans.
• Coordinates new process development projects which include process design, machine tool programming/purchasing and project management ownership
• Involved in project and postmortem meetings to identify required changes and ensure that updates are completed in a timely fashion.
• Identify capacity and resource constraints, tooling requirements, automation opportunities, and equipment needs.
• Provide decisive, responsive shop-floor engineering support for production interruptions, setup issues, machining instability, tooling failures, dimensional nonconformance, and process capability concerns.
• Lead technical investigation, material review support, root-cause analysis, corrective action, and recurrence prevention for internal and customer-reported nonconformances.
• Troubleshoot metrology results, distinguish measurement-system issues from product variation.
• Coordinate technical requirements with Quality, Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, customers, and outside processors; ensure processes and tooling meet applicable customer, organizational, regulatory, requirements.
• Manage multiple projects (Capex and others) and production priorities, establish realistic milestones, communicate risk and status clearly to management, and drive work to closure without close day-to-day supervision.
• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, setup time, throughput, and process repeatability.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience in an aerospace or similarly regulated, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of drafting standards Y14.5 and Y14.100
• An understanding of applicable aerospace industry standards (AS, ISO, etc)
• Familiar with GD&T & manufacturing tolerance studies for process development
• Machined parts manufacturing, engineering, cost, and/or procurement requirements knowledge/experience
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MasterCAM, Microsoft Office knowledge required
• Proficient with design of manufacturing and inspection fixtures
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on timely resolution
• Experience with project management and capital project execution
• Familiarity/experience with lean manufacturing, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement techniques (i.e. RCCA, Six Sigma methodology)[MA1] [CS2]
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience in a aerospace or similarly regulated, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of ISO9000 and AS9100 requirements
• Experience with 3D modeling simulation
• Proficient Creating Cable Assembly Drawings
• Proficient with Parts Selection and Approval Process (Parts Standardization)
• Proficiency in Epicor 10 or strong knowledge of ERP systems

Habco is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or currently have a Green Card to be eligible to work in our ITAR environment.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in Y14.5 and Y14.100 drafting standards?
• Do you have experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• CNC Machining Strategy: 2 years (Required)
• Manufacturing engineering: 5 years (Required)
• Lean manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• SolidWorks: 2 years (Required)
• Mastercam: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Glastonbury, CT 06033 (Required)

Work Location: In person