AMETEK Aerospace & Defense is looking for a strong Manufacturing Engineer to work in our Wilmington, MA facility. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work in an aggressive, fast-paced, and flexible environment. Travel is limited but may be required on occasion.
What You Will Do in the Role- Investigate and effectively resolve critical production issues.
- Represent the operations department on multiple new product development projects.
- Optimize and document manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products/processes.
- Design and coordinate the manufacturing of fixtures and tooling.
- Interface with customer, engineering, and supplier quality contacts during reviews, audits, and on-site visits.
- Participate in Root Cause / Corrective Action projects to address critical quality, design, and process issues.
- Compile and evaluate test data, prepare technical analysis, develop and release manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products/processes.
- Lead PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) efforts.
- Actively support Material Review Board activities in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
- Ability to layout work areas to optimize product flow.
- Ability to work flexible hours (including some weekends).
- Able to work collaboratively with shop technicians.
- Support lean six sigma initiatives including 5S and continuous improvement projects.
What We Look For- Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Technology is required.
- Additional Training & Certifications in manufacturing related operations are a plus.
- Minimum of 3-5 years working as a Manufacturing, Production, or Industrial Engineer in an ISO9100 and/or AS9100 compliant manufacturing facility. Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
- Direct experience with the design and fabrication of fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks.
- Direct experience with planning assembly operations and writing shop floor Routings and work instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information to internal & external customers.
- Management of multiple simultaneous projects to successful completion in accordance with established schedules and milestones.
- Experience working in a multi-location organization with offsite management is preferred.
- Prior experience with FAA or other regulated environments.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
- Prior experience with soldering, welding, brazing, and other electro-mechanical assembly operations.
What we like to see- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- General understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) concepts for manufacturability.
- Excellent multi-tasking skills to work several projects at one time.
- Open to continuous change with the ability to learn new skills.
- Proven hands-on capability in the workplace.
- Self-motivated, self-starter, strong work ethic, self-advocate.
- Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Able to function (often simultaneously) as an individual contributor, a team member, and a leader supporting various activities.
- Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; solid organizational skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization.
- Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Due to the nature of our business programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
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CompensationEmployee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 85,000
Salary Maximum: 105,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
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