Manufacturing Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense • Beloit, WI • 1d ago

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our precision manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive machining experience and a strong technical problem-solving attitude. Candidate should have good communication skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to solve ambiguous problems.

This position is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing manufacturing strategies that support engine component manufacturing, improve large engine assembly, and test procedures of assembled engines and components. This position is expected to be a leader in identifying and implementing best practices that incorporate the latest manufacturing technology as it applies to metal fabrication, machining processes, assembly operations, and test activities. These manufacturing techniques will be the cornerstone for a world leader in engine technology that provides propulsion to the US Navy, US Coast Guard and provides emergency power for nuclear power plants.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, develop, and evaluate manufacturing techniques that support production improvements that can be captured through quantitative or qualitative analysis.

Compile justifications for equipment or technologies that support tangible analysis for improvements which target an 18-month ROI or better.

Assist in the selection, purchase, and installation of new multi-million-dollar equipment.

Work with engineering when designing new products to ensure manufacturability.

Employ ergonomic strategies that promote a safe, employee-friendly work environment.

Work with product research and development to assist with designing test stand and fixtures for manufacturing of new products and specify new machines and processes.

Create and maintain accurate documentation of tool drawings, fixtures, gaging, design concepts, shop orders, and concepts in accordance with the R&D and Quality Assurance functions.

Work with internal and external suppliers to develop manufacturing processes that meet product standards and specifications.

Participate in the development of processes, tooling, fixtures, setups, and CNC machine programs.

Perform time studies to develop, implement and validate manufacturing time requirements to produce engine parts and determine cost data.

Develop work instructions for current, new and/or updated manufacturing techniques.

Provide support in production departments by performing root cause corrective actions, solutions and resolve production problems on parts written up for nonconformance reports (NCR's).

Implement engineering change orders into new or existing manufacturing processes.

Support company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, environmental safety and health regulations and manufacturing practices in providing a safe work environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or technical field or,

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical or technical field

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with CAD programs, preferably SolidWorks

Ability to work with tight tolerances in a high-precision environment

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Technical certification or associate degree preferred

Travel: Less than 5%

Language: English

This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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