The incumbent of this position shall mentor junior Manufacturing Engineers as needed to support defined initiatives and to develop partnerships with all functions of BSE Operations.  This position is responsible for reviewing Bills of Materials, Routers, costing, Engineering Change Orders and Engineering Orders.  Problem solving, process development, evaluating designs and recommending changes to improve manufacturability.  This position requires a “hands-on” approach that will involve actively supporting day to day production needs, fixtures/tooling, and design for manufacturability.  The incumbent will drive continuous improvement initiatives along with projects focused on the maintenance, upgrading, specification of, and installation of machines and equipment.  Candidates should have excellent communication skills, good problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work well with the Organization as a whole.

Salary range for this position is $125k - 135k per year.

Operating as an independent division of the Bloomfield, CT-based Kaman Corporation, Bal Seal Engineering is “a Kaman company.” This structure allows us to remain agile and entrepreneurial as we leverage our parent company’s scale, resources, and complementary capabilities. We’re proud to be part of Kaman, a company with a past so similar to our own, and a commitment to positively shaping the future.

For information regarding benefit offerings, please visit our site here: https://kaman.com/contact/careers/employee-benefits/

• May be required to conduct complex engineering studies and investigations and prepare reports for company leadership
• Mentor lower-level engineers and serve as a resource to share knowledge with the engineering team and the rest of the company
• Review designs for manufacturability and cost (DFM/A)
• Responsible for design and/or sourcing, validation, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment
• Review and Interpretation of engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5
• Ability to drive to root cause, provide short and long-term corrective solutions
• Develop and support CI Initiatives
• Provide day to day troubleshooting assistance and support for Engineering and Operations
• Establishes routings, BoMs, processes, layouts, tools, costs, and labor standards for manufacturing processes.  Development of supporting documentation including PFMEAs, drawings, work instructions, procedures, tools/jigs/fixtures, and processes to support new product introduction.  Documentation of legacy production equipment and "tribal knowledge" processes
• Review, initiate and assess Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Orders, drawing and process deviations
• Perform miscellaneous and non-standard duties as required. Such duties are diversified in nature and may be changed from time to time to suit the needs of the company

Education:

• BSME or equivalent technical degree.  Other technical qualifications and/or a demonstrated minimum 10 years experience in a similar technical environment may be considered

Experience:

•  A minimum of 7 years Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Experience utilizing Design of Experiments (DOE) Process characterization and analysis preferred
• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement, Lean initiatives, developing and implementing Process Capability studies
• Experience interfacing with ERP/MRP and PLM/PDM Systems
• Experience with assembly or manufacturing shop floor
• Experience overseeing and approving DFMA reviews and approval of engineering drawings
• Experience with machining small and medium sized precision components made from a variety of polymers and metals preferred
• Experience with Laser welding processes and techniques a plus
• Experience with 3D modeling software Solidworks and/or Inventor preferred
• Experience working with suppliers to improve processes and/or understand and document industry standards
• 6-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification desired
• Strong computer skills and analytical skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working Knowledge of GD&T interpretation and implementation per ASME Y14.5
• Base knowledge in inspection tools and methods
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Methods and Processes
• Ability to and effectively and safely utilize various hand and power tools
• Knowledge of machine elements (i.e. fasteners, bearings, gear and belt drive etc.)
• Must be able to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Must be hands on and interface with plant personnel and operators
• Ability to identify and solve problems with little direction or assistance
• Ability to utilize ERP/MRP and PLM/PDM systems
• Working knowledge of and ability to utilize CAD systems
• Proficiency in conflict resolution
• Base knowledge of metallurgy (i.e. material strength, hardness, machinability, heat treatment processes)
• Must have strong Project Management skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Employee is occasionally required to stand
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk
• This position is mainly sedentary; Therefore, required to sit
• Employee occasionally required to talk to others and to hear their responses
• Occasionally will need to bend, stoop and squat
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Required to reach with hands and arms to handle documents and products
• Must be able to enter data into a computer by use of a keyboard and mouse and be able to sit for long periods at his/her desk as well as occasionally visit employees throughout the building to gather data and clarify information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job are those necessary for using a microscope for clearly reading printed material and reading information printed on a computer screen
• Position requires the ability to think and respond at the level necessary to execute the position essential functions
• Specific vision abilities are required by this job are those necessary for using a microscope, for clearly reading printed material, and reading information printed on a computer screen
• Position requires the ability to think and respond at the level necessary to execute the position essential functions

Work Environment:

• The work environment conditions are typical of a manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the basic functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderate, however, hearing protection may be required if employee enters high noise areas as a part of their normal job duties

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