Job Description
Junior Manufacturing Engineer Leoforce•3.0 East Hartford, CT Job Details $70,000•$75,000 a year 9 days ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Communication with suppliers Technical engineering Production data analysis Blueprint specification interpretation Procedural guides Tooling Design of manufacturing processes Turning Engineering process optimization Research Mid-level GD&T Manufacturing standard operating procedures Manufacturing facility Bachelor's degree in engineering Grinding Production planning Epicor ERP Solid modeling technique Milling Blueprint creation using CAD software Data-driven problem-solving Associate's degree in engineering Associate's degree Factory experience Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Implementing lean manufacturing processes Under 1 year
Full Job Description Experience:
Mid Level Salary:
$70,000•$75,000 per year Job Details•Key Responsibilities and Duties Serve as a developmental member of our programming and engineering team, supporting the production of precision aerospace components. Act as a point of contact on customer specifications and contracts, translating technical data into methods of manufacturing and process operational instructions. Develop CAD models and prints outlining the sequence of operations and work instructions for manufacturing processes according to customer specifications. Create Bill of Materials (BOM) and Methods of Manufacture (MOM) work travelers and job routings in the manufacturing ERP environment. Research suppliers for raw material and special processes (heat treatment, coatings, testing) adhering to customer specifications. Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues; utilize knowledge of machines, engineering practices, materials, and CNC machining processes to develop best manufacturing practices. Apply lean principles to recommend process modifications that improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques, and yield for new and repeat parts. Stay current with the latest manufacturing techniques, tooling, work-holding, and inserts that improve precision and reduce production costs. Qualifications (Needed) Recent graduate from a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial degreed program required (Associate or Bachelor's). 0-2 years of relevant experience; internships or co-op experience in a machine shop, aerospace, or precision manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Experience or strong background in SolidWorks (Certified SolidWorks Professional a plus) and in reading / interpreting blueprints and GD&T. Strong background in basic manufacturing concepts — Swiss screw, turning, multi-axis milling, and grinding exposure preferred. Proven ability to analyze process, job cost, and engineering data to drive decisions on set-up, run time, and optimal lot sizes (strong data-driven mindset). Understanding of lean manufacturing principles. Strong PC skills; experience with ERP manufacturing software (EPICOR a plus). Strong organizational, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Physical:
able to sit/stand for long periods, walk long distances through the building, push/pull up to 25 lbs. A bit about us:
•Operating from a state-of-the-art, solar-powered 108,000 sq. ft. facility, we specialize in Swiss screw machining, multi-axis turning, milling, thread rolling, centerless and cylindrical grinding, honing, and assembly on difficult-to-machine materials like titanium, stainless steel, and high-temperature alloys. We are AS9100 and ISO 9001
2015 registered, a 1% for the Planet member, and proud to say our parts help people fly safely. Why join us?•Competitive Compensation:
Market-competitive base + overtime opportunities (DOE) 401(k) with Employer Match:
Auto-enrolled at 4%; dollar-for-dollar match up to the first 2% of contributions Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short•& Long-Term Disability, HSA, and Pet Insurance Generous PTO & Paid Company Holidays Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance Program Collaborative Work Environment:
Join a ~300-person team in a modern, climate-controlled, award-winning sustainable factory Stability & Legacy:
Third-generation family business with 80 years of continuous operation and long-tenured employees #engineering #solidworks #gdandt #cnc-machining #bom #manufacturing-engineering #aerospace-manufacturing #cad-modeling #tier3
