Manufacturing Engineer II

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

The Manufacturing Engineer under the direction of the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer implements manufacturing methods/processes to improve efficiency during the product development phase and the transition into the production phase. Assists in maximizing product process efficiency by analyzing the layout of equipment, workflow and manufacturing methods/processes.

Location: South Windsor, Connecticut

This role is 100% on site.

Responsibilities:

• Assure/verify compliance of manufacturing methods/processes with approved methods/processes and quality requirements/standards as defined on drawings, customer specifications and customer contracts/purchase order requirements as directed by the assigned Project Engineer.
• Review and approve calibration results for tools and gauges used to manufacture all parts for assigned manufacturing processes.
• Oversee the incorporation and maintenance of customer issued drawing and all other process changes, which may include Engineering Change Notices (ECN's), into the systems and assigned processes.
• Responsible for the oversight and sign-off of product repairs, reworks and Nonconforming Material Report (NMR) disposition and root cause validation.
• Perform the disposition of pre-SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request) and SCAR non-conformances and take appropriate actions to support all respective vendors, to include site visits as required by our Purchasing department.

• Oversee the collection and submittal of key characteristic data, along with required preparation efforts for recurring product audits for assigned manufacturing processes.
• Interact with other related disciplines within the facility to develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.
• Participate in Product Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) meetings and provide assistance as required by the assigned Process Administrators.
• Monitor First Time Yield (FTY) data and report data trends to assigned Project Engineer.
• Perform process validations (including standard hour verification) on assigned processes through a hands-on review by witnessing the performance of operations and discussions with all involved shop personnel, Manufacturing Process Control (MPC) personnel and other Engineering personnel as directed by the assigned Project or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Extract from our system, organize and draft information pertaining to first article submittals as necessary to support the Quality/Engineering Administrator.
• Monitor and verify tasks for assigned manufacturing processes are completed according to published milestone plans.
• Follow up to ensure CNC and CMM program approvals are completed, as applicable, for all assigned manufacturing processes.
• Perform duties/responsibilities related to this position as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
• Recommend safety & ergonomic improvements in our material handling devices, manufacturing tools, and workstations to accommodate best practices for shop floor personnel.
• Responsible to support Phase 3 and Phase 4 tasks of NPI process for assigned manufacturing processes.
• Perform all assigned Workstation Audits in accordance with the published schedules.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a manufacturing industry and related industry.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have working knowledge of the CAD/CAM system and shop mathematics.

• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of the following manufacturing principles is preferred. Turning, Milling (3 & 5 Axis), and Tube Bending. Special processes including Waterjet, EDM, Welding, and Heat Treat.

• Resourceful.
• Ability of mentoring employees.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.