MFG Process Engineer

Company: Gpac
Location: Chicopee
Posted on: September 18, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

Manufacturing Process Engineer

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We are a leading supplier of mission-critical, precision machined components used in the aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and automation equipment sectors. We specialize in manufacturing uniquely designed high tolerance precision machined components and assemblies, with a focus on continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and the highest possible quality and consistency.

Location: (Chicopee, MA)

We celebrated our 80th anniversary last year, and we are an established machine shop operating 24/7 and serving (primarily) the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries. Our primary machining areas consist of 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling along with Integrex mill-turn equipment. Additional machines, equipment and manufacturing processes include lathes, robotic welding, deburring, assembly, and inspection. We are continually upgrading and adding new machines to our shop, the most recent being a pair of Matsuura MAM72-70V's each equipped with an 18-pallet tower system.

Title of position: Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position type: Full Time

Description of Responsibilities:

--- Key resource assigned to manufacturing process improvement project teams focused using lean manufacturing tools to reduce variable costs, improve efficiency, create flow, and increase throughput.

--- Provide engineering support to New Product Introduction (NPI) launch teams with a focus on manufacturability, process capability, and determining future improvements.

--- Determine and specify capital equipment upgrades and automation solutions to manual or semi-automated tasks and processes.

--- Provide direct technical support to the shop floor to troubleshoot and resolve various manufacturing concerns.

--- Process Owner for Tooling Management with responsibility for managing all related processes and systems and maintain control of the overall site tool spend.

--- Key member of the Safety Committee with ability to identify potentially unsafe work conditions and design and implement solutions to remedy.

--- Provide engineering support to various supporting processes and systems such as Preventive Maintenance.

--- Implement standards and drive standardization to increase process control and improve quality.

--- Lead cross-functional teams through 8D Root Cause and Corrective Actions to resolve internal and external non-conformances.

--- Serve on the internal auditing team and conduct internal audits of quality procedures within an AS9100D certified environment.

--- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Experience:

Minimum of five years of experience in a Manufacturing or Process Engineering (or similar) role in a manufacturing environment where machining is the primary production technology.

Required Skills:

--- Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or similar.

--- Lean manufacturing certification and experience applying lean tools to drive improvement with an ability to provide detailed project examples inclusive of quantitative results.

--- Project management skill set.

--- Previous formal training and certification in 8D problem solving and internal auditing.

--- Able to read and interpret complex part drawings and models with strong knowledge of GD&T.

--- Proficiency in Solidworks with an ability to design conceptual work cells and plant layouts is helpful but not required.

You may contact me directly at E: bill.schellhas@gogpac.com PH: 605-679-9922

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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