Project Engineer I

We are a dynamic aerospace manufacturing company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for our customers. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, security, and efficiency in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer. The Project Engineer I is a key manufacturing role responsible for researching, designing, implementing and testing the manufacturing process of key parts and assemblies. Requires technical knowledge of machining processes, a strong understanding of the drivers of manufacturing profitability, a willingness to attempt new processes, good communication skills, and a continuous product improvement mindset.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work from prints / models to develop CNC milling or turning processes.
• Create documentation to support the machining process including set-up sheets and inspection plans.
• Optimize processes for stability and equipment utilization.
• Document set-up sheets, work instructions and tool lists.
• Debug and troubleshoot set ups, programs, tooling and process issues.
• Work on special projects to improve processes, tooling as well as drive zero-setup direction.
• Work with cross-functional teams of operations, automation engineers, CNC programmers, and manufacturing engineers.
• Implement process improvements, troubleshoot process problems, driving to root cause and develop corrective actions.
• Execute process improvement plans using a variety of Quality & Continuous Process Improvement tools, including, but not limited to, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, SPC, and engineering studies.
• Leading Kaizen events to reach clearly set targets with high performing team engagement.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Key Roles

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience Requirements :

1-3 years of experience on a manufacturing team specializing in the programming and operation of CNC Machines, and a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or 12-24 months as a Project Engineer Trainee at Acutec, or a combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clean, well-lit facilities with air conditioning throughout the work environment. Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, light fumes, noise levels or airborne particles typical in a machining environment.

Safety and Policy Practices

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable regarding the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company's need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.