Acara Solutions is seeking an Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to join our client on a Full Time Direct Hire opportunity located in Liverpool, NY.
As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer you'll develop, document and maintain manufacturing processes for aerospace and industrial components in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.
Main Responsibilities
- Continuously drive the development and implementation of productivity projects supporting the strategic direction of the business
- Contribute to the productivity project funnel to achieve annual goals, report progress to team members and management
- Drive $500,000 of cost savings a year
- Maintain a funnel of $1,000,000 in cost savings ideas
- Lead and participate in cost cutting initiatives
- Lead the team to develop and track relevant operations metrics with the goal of continuous improvement
- Collaborate with Purchasing and Design Engineering to provide cost estimates and advise on manufacturability for new business opportunities
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to develop and review Methods of Manufacture for new business programs
- Develop, update, and document methods and processes for manufactured parts and assemblies through methods of manufacture, operation sketches, tool sheets, set-up information, and assembly instructions.
- Using lean strategies and methodologies, improve upon inefficient processes, eliminate single point failure areas, and implement process automation initiatives
- Collaborate with the Supply Chain and Operations teams to influence site strategy, planning, and execution
- CNC tooling and fixture design, assembly, and test fixture design
- Day to day support for production operations
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technical discipline and 5+ years' experience.
- Proficient with CAD Software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
- Experience in robust fixture and tooling design
- Metrology
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Automation design and implementation preferred
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Lean Six Sigma project experience preferred
- Experience with SMED and other Lean tools in a manufacturing environment
- Drive for Continuous Improvement
- Technical Writing (Work Instructions, Policies and Procedures)
- Ability to promote and maintain manufacturing process standardization
- Good interpersonal communication skills and team player, ability to direct the work of others
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects