Full-Time
Manufacturing and Process Engineer
Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals
No salary listed
North Haven, CT, USA
In Person
On-site Monday through Friday is required.
Bachelor's
Category
 Manufacturing & Process Engineering (1) |
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Required Skills
CAD
Metrology
Process Engineering
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering is preferred, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated skill and knowledge of manufacturing processes are required.
- Strong problem-solving skills are required.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and quality tools and systems is required.
- Proficiency with computers, computer-aided design, or other technology needed to accomplish engineering goals is required.
- Experience with rapid prototyping methods is required.
- The ability to work independently and in a team environment is required.
- The candidate must be comfortable with dynamic work conditions and efficient decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Partner with maintenance and production to develop and implement continuous-improvement projects.
- Provide technical support for machine downtime, preventive actions, and quality issues by conducting root-cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
- Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing to develop continuous-improvement projects from concept through implementation.
- Develop detailed work instructions with team members to support processes.
- Participate in and lead Lean activities, including Kaizen, A3, and Total Productive Maintenance events.
- Provide technical expertise across manufacturing processes, including productivity, safety, quality, and 5S housekeeping.
- Identify the need for new manufacturing equipment by conducting return-on-investment calculations and net-payback analysis, reviewing machine-qualification contracts and terms, and qualifying potential equipment builders and third-party vendors.
- Interface with customers, vendors, in-house sales, and manufacturing staff on quality issues by conducting root-cause analysis and developing corrective actions.
- Maintain and provide computer-aided design layouts for existing and newly located equipment in manufacturing facilities and supporting areas.
- Coordinate with production personnel to determine machine-downtime and scheduling challenges during repairs, upgrades, and installations, following clear planning.
- Provide technical expertise in metal-processing processes, including industrial cleaning technology, wire straightening, and inline/offline gauging for shaped-wire metrology and measurement.
- Support procurement, quality assurance, maintenance, and production functions outside the Engineering area.
- Implement Statistical Analysis System for Internet of Things for process and quality improvement and machine predictive maintenance.
- Systematically troubleshoot machine failures and implement solutions with maintenance personnel.
Desired Qualifications
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels is desirable.
- A strong customer-service orientation is desirable.
- The ability to acquire new skills to improve efficiency and project quality is desirable.