MANUFACTURING ENGINEER III

Job Title

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER III

Location

Jacksonville, FL 32201 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-Time

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

General Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer Ill coordinates with the Production Manager, Production Supervisor, and Production Planning team to assist in the review of production drawings, develop new production processes, verify capabilities, track design changes and design tooling and fixturing to support manufacturing and production requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends engineering design reviews to verify design requirements against manufacturing and production department capabilities and identify drawing information needed to manufacture parts.
• Develops material, tolerance, finish, inspection capabilities.
• Designs and develops tooling and fixtures needed to support manufacturing of new designs.
• Coordinates with engineering department to design and develop tooling and equipment required for Acceptance Test Procedures, or other testing requirements for product acceptance.
• Coordinates with design engineer to disposition non-conformance materials, parts, and hardware.
• Provides feedback to engineering on recurring trends/issues based on non-conformances, and changes.
• Assists manufacturing and production in dispositioning drawing redlines.
• Participates in change reviews as a member of the Change Control Board.
• Assists in modifying, developing, and maintaining manufacturing and production procedures.
• Enters redlines and track them using Bugzilla software.
• Processes engineering change notices for manufacturing and production departments.
• Assists the Production Manager in conducting process improvements analysis in the manufacturing and production department.
• Reviews and cleans .dxf and .step files for accuracy prior to issuing work orders.
• Develops work instructions to clarify work orders, as required.
• Layouts and designs machine files in MasterCam, Solidworks, or SolidCam as required.
• Develops new manufacturing capabilities to suit new designs.
• Mentors junior engineers.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• • Supports sourcing and outsourcing options for parts and materials.
  • Attends new business proposal meetings as directed.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• • Expert knowledge of AutoCAD and Solid Works.
  • Demonstrate the ability to become knowledgeable of manufacturing and production equipment and reports.
  • Must be knowledgeable of government regulations, and specifications.
  • Practices good business etiquette in oral and written communications.
  • Must have knowledge of various fabrication and assembly including metal machining, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.
  • Knowledge of industry and military specifications for materials, parts and processes preferred.
  • Must have creativity, innovation, commitment to excellence with the ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
  • Must work well in a team environment.
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving skills, devotion to quality and team building skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project preferred.
  • Knowledge of 3D scanning equipment.
  • Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or any related engineering degree and five (5) years of experience in manufacturing engineering or another engineering discipline; or
  • Associate degree and seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing engineering or another engineering discipline; or
  • High school diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience in manufacturing engineering or another engineering discipline.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.