Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) provides support to develop, sustain, troubleshoot, and optimize programs involving manufacture assembly. Ensures a smooth transition from various program phases (e.g. development, low-rate initial production, full rate production).  Strong emphasis on continuous improvement for production programs by leading efforts to improve efficiency in production and production development operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Create production routers, BOMs, and manufacturing control instructions.
• Design and develop tooling, fixture, and small-scale automation solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and work with Design/Product Engineering to ensure manufacturability and cost effectiveness of proposed designs.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes based on quality criteria, such as efficiency and speed.
• Develop long term cost reduction opportunity projects to optimize facility layouts, production lines, and assembly operations.
• Utilize statistical methods to evaluate data and provide recommendations on projects of high complexity.
• Analyze various manufacturing problems by utilizing manufacturing methods as PFMEA and Gage R&R that results with implementing solutions.
• Develop technical requirements and broad concepts of tools and testing as they relate to the functional product.
• Evaluate assembly automation opportunities, develop a business case for equipment capital expense requests, and implement automation equipment to drive down internal cost.
• Plans and executes multiple projects and tasks simultaneously including estimates, tracks and completes projects on time and within budget. This includes generation of schedules, budgets, business cases and project plans for complex efforts.
• Technical liaison with engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements.
• Participate in MRB activities and solutions utilizing latest state of the art engineering developments and philosophies available.
• Performs root-cause analysis on product/process failures and be able to recommend and implement necessary corrective action to eliminate problem.
• Collaborate in a team environment with Quality Engineer(s)/Product Engineer(s) to ensure all required product details are assured through process controls.
• Identify and implement EHS improvements within assigned product line scope and share improvements with peers.
• Engage with customers and suppliers regarding technical details and project status.
• Leads by example and demonstrates initiative and ownership across multiple product lines.
• Supports a positive and collaborative environment by contributing to the overall success of the site.
• Communicates clearly in written form and verbally to explain their work to Site leadership Sr. management, peers, factory personnel and customers.
• Creates reports to convey results of process capabilities and/or process modification to management and to program teams.
• Gives effective presentations to large audiences (internal and external) and authors convincing reports backed with substantive data.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analysis.

ITT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) discipline, 4 – 6 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace manufacturing environment
• Highly organized, detail oriented and able to respond to change quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, and a strong sense of urgency for completing work on time.
• Ability to exhibit poise, composure and confidence when confronting stressful or high-pressure situations. 
• Ability to work independently and to manage time effectively.
• Familiarity with VBLSS (Lean Six Sigma) process improvement tools and methodology.
• LEAN manufacturing experience required
• Comprehensive understanding of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
• Excellent knowledge of problem solving/root cause analysis tools and methodology.
• Knowledge of Pro-E CAD software, Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Electrical testing, tooling / fixture design and Electrical Connector experience is a plus.
• Experience in an MRP manufacturing environment is required (SAP preferred)
• Certification in IPC-610, IPC-620, or J-STD-001 is preferred
• Highly proficient in the fundamentals of manufacturing and tooling techniques, inspection, and metrology, including use of a CMM machines 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations(ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee.

“ITT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual Salary Range is $112,700 to $168,500, plus benefits and incentive plans.