Senior Engineer

Company: Horst Engineering & Mfg Co
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary The Senior Engineer will be the teams subject matter expert (SME) on specifications and contracts. This role is responsible for translating customer technical data into a method of manufacturing and process operational instructions and procedures for production of customer designed parts. The Senior Engineer will function as a team leader and project coordinator with an understanding of the timely success of programs and how they require coordination between customer service, procurement, engineering, and the production functions. This role will also develop new advanced manufacturing process through research of new equipment, methodologies, work holding and latest cutting tools. Duties/Responsibilities

• Read and interpret Aerospace, Military, and Commercial specifications for material properties, specialty finishes, coatings and heat-treatments, geometric tolerances (GD&T), critical to quality features, and testing requirements.
• Understand engineering change management (ECO/ECR/ECN), control, documentation, and implementation.
• Work with multiple sources of manufacturing and design data (ERP, CAD, CAM, CNC, FAI, etc.).
• Ensures engineering data adheres internal and external standards and checks the work of others for compliance.
• Knowledge of process cost, and costs components - labor, material, set-up, machine, inspection, etc.
• Release fully completed Engineering Orders that aligns all master data and schedules to latest revisions creating a digital product routing to design, produce, inspect, and ship the customer's product on time, on cost, and on quality.
• Conduct research through webinars, journals, periodicals, tradeshows, and apply lessons learn to the business.
• Train and educate team members, sharing knowledge.
• Identify inefficiencies in a process, using leans tools to improve a process. Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or mechanical engineering required. Associates degree with relevant experience, or Certified Manufacturing Engineering through Society of Manufacturing Engineers may also be considered.
  • Subject matter expert in SolidWorks; Certified SolidWorks Professional preferred.
  • Design and drafting according to ASME Y14 standards.
  • Familiarity with AS9100, Nadcap and ITAR/EAR compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to create 3D models, 2D drawings and supporting digital technical data following industry best practices.
  • At least 7 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, with a progressive career of increased responsibilities in area of machining and contract manufacturing.
  • Proficient with database tools for file management, and information technology tools for data collection and analysis such as an ERP, MRP or PDM systems
  • EPCIOR ERP Software desirable.
  • PDM system knowledge such as SolidWorks EPDM, Windchill, Teamcenter, or another similar platform a plus.
  • Expertise in CNC machining - Swiss screw, turning, multi-axis milling, and grinding - preferably with the manufacturing of advanced aerospace alloys and precision tolerances.
  • Proficient in MS Office tools, especially excel
  • Strong communicator
  • Excellent organization skills of projects and teams, with keen attention to detail. PI173047064

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