Job Overview
The Manufacturing Process Engineer II owns the assembly methods and manufacturing documentation used to build pumps and provides technical oversight on the shop floor. The role translates engineering drawings and practical pump knowledge into clear work instructions, controlled build records, and defined hold points. Working closely with Project, Quality, Design Engineering, and the Test Engineer, this person supports assigned builds from preparation through assembly and test readiness.
Responsibilities
- Review drawings, bills of materials, tooling, assembly instructions, and inspection requirements before build to identify missing or unclear information and coordinate resolution before the affected work begins.
- Develop, maintain, and implement assembly procedures, work instructions, build travelers, checklists, and inspection records within the controlled document system.
- Define critical assembly steps and propose hold points, acceptance criteria, required measurements, and signoffs with Design Engineering and Quality. Ensure required approvals are obtained before work proceeds.
- Provide direct shop floor support during critical operations.
- Capture practical knowledge from experienced assemblers, service personnel, engineers, and suppliers and incorporate it into approved procedures and training.
- Coordinate investigation and disposition of assembly Pause affected work when requirements are unclear or unmet and obtain the authorized resolution before resuming.
- Train and coach assemblers on approved methods, drawing requirements, and build. Verify that records are completed as work occurs and remain traceable to the pump.
- Work with the Test Engineer to establish assembly readiness for testing, investigate build related findings, and implement approved manufacturing improvements.
- Improve tooling, assembly sequence, and work methods to reduce recurring errors. Follow applicable cleanliness and handling procedures for cryogenic and oxygen service builds.
- Communicate with vendors and clients.
- Have a strong understanding of test instrumentation and control.
- Have a strong knowledge of design and CAD drafting practice.
- Interact confidently with engineering teams, sales, and application groups to provide accurate technical information on manufacturing capabilities and shortfalls.
- Possible travel to customer sites if requested by engineering.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree, technical qualification, or equivalent relevant experience in pump assembly, service, manufacturing support, or comparable rotating equipment.
- Demonstrated understanding of pumps, mechanical seals, bearings, fits, clearances, and assembly practices; ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and bills of materials.
- Practical experience using dimensional inspection tools and documenting measurements and assembly
- Ability to write clear technical instructions, maintain controlled records, train personnel, and take ownership of issues through resolution.
- Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Testing.
Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:
- SOLIDWORKS proficient, creating models, assemblies and drawings
- Drafting Standards & GD&T
- Manufacturing Methods Awareness
- Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Structure
- Document Control and Revision Practices
Work Environmental and Physical Demands:
- To perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
- Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
- Ability to lift 25 may be required.
- Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a clients office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
- Candidates will be required to show a driving abstract with a clean driving history for travel between the NCI facility locations and client offices as required. A valid drivers license is necessary.
Environmental Safety Requirements
- New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness.
- All safety-related training is provided and tracked by the EH&S Technician.
- Job-specific training modules deemed necessary by the employees Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis.
Employees are required to wear Nikkiso-provided PPE as/when needed. PPEs include face coverings, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic aprons, cut-resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks. Failure to comply with Nikkiso Cryo safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.
Experience and Education
- Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or
- Experience: 3+ years
The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job may be accepted.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
