JOB SUMMARY:

Join a company that continues to grow in the aerospace, power generation, and defense industries. We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer that applies their knowledge of sheet metal forming to assist with the launch of new products and the continuous improvement of existing products by contributing to the design and development of manufacturing processes that meet Ace Precision's cost, quality, delivery, and safety goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies advanced understanding of engineering principles, such as mechanics, metallurgy, thermodynamics, statistics, physics, and established methodologies to perform defined portions of broader engineering projects, within cost, quality, delivery, and safety constraints.
• Demonstrates knowledge in sheet metal forming, such as deep draw hydroforming, expanding, hydraulic presses, brake presses, roll forming, including heat treating.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates engineering projects using project management tools.
• Applies lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify, support, and lead process validation, continuous improvement, and waste reduction projects.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Makes strategic recommendations for future actions.
• Creates complex manufacturing sketches or routings per customer specifications and Company standards.
• Issues Engineering Change Notice to updates routings, sketches, and work instructions to account for process changes.
• Documents clear and technically accurate explanations for all project and process changes.
• Responds to internal customers in a timely manner and supports all efforts to ensure products meet customer requirements.
• Dispositions product and any rework that may result.
• Effectively discusses matters related to highly complex projects with Project Engineering Managers, Sales team, production personnel, and other Company stakeholders.
• Utilizes time management and organizational skills to ensure assigned tasks are completed on time.
• Travels occasionally to meet with and better serve external customers.
• Proceeds under general supervision.
• Maintains or exceeds production standards through efficient organization and planning.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and conformity with Ace Precision Quality System work instruction requirements that govern Engineering operations.
• Follows and complies with safety policies and procedures.
• Accurately completes all required documentation.
• Meets attendance policy requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by assisting in areas as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if the Company can do so without undue hardship.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university is required, with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience. Experience including but not limited to sheet metal forming, such as deep draw hydroforming, expanding, hydraulic presses, brake presses, roll forming, and heat treating. Experience in 3D modeling with SolidWorks or other software is required, as well as a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office. Preferred understanding of lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies and be able to apply statistical techniques in a manufacturing environment. Six Sigma certification is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read English and interpret complex sketches, routings, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with employees and other Company stakeholders. Ability to appropriately respond to technical inquiries from regulatory agencies or other members of the business community. Must possess excellent writing and communication skills. All communications must be thorough and handled with professional expertise.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to utilize mathematical concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and understand their applications.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Requires considerable initiative and decision-making judgment. Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, assess priorities to meet deadlines, recognize workflow, and carefully plan short and long-term projects. Results-oriented, self-starter with the ability to think strategically and effectively work as part of a team.

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