Manufacturing Engineer

Shields Manufacturing is an industry leader and Value-Add, climate-controlled production facility specializing in CNC machining and complex mechanical/optical/laser assembly including clean-room environments. Our business not only provides manufacturing expertise for OEM's with low volume/high mix needs, we also provide higher volume opportunities with our expanding cell system capability. Culture is key to us, and have therefore adopted core values based on Teamwork, with an emphasis on Commitment, Respect, Appreciation, Equality, Accountability, Integrity and Trust.

Shields Manufacturing has an immediate need for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. The key team member will develop and improve manufacturing processes and documentation.

Essential Duties:

• Participates in the launch of new/revised manufactured parts and/or assemblies by reviewing technical specifications, creating manufacturing instruction and designing tooling.
• For new and existing products, ensures all drawings, documents and information required for manufacturing operations are current and accurate.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching manufacturing methods and equipment; working with equipment vendors; designing and building fixtures, conferring with equipment vendors; and performing tests; and reporting results.
• Contributes to the Manufacturing Engineering Department team effort to support manufacturing operations of new and existing parts/assemblies by investigating and proposing solutions to technical issues.
• Creates Manufacturing Instructions and trains processing/assembly technicians on procedures.
• Provides engineering evaluations and information to answer technical questions or requests from internal and external sources.
• Assures product quality by developing test methods; testing finished products; establishing quality standards; and validating manufacturing processes.
• Investigates reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, systems or equipment to determine the root cause, and then implements appropriate corrective actions to prevent future issues.
• May evaluate yield and cost of manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research studies on both internal and external costs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

Education/Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree or experience will be considered.
• Recent graduate to 10 years of relevant work experience with a demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes applicable to metal and plastic parts.
• Recent graduate to 10 years of experience with product DFM and process development.
• Detail orientated with exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting technical drawings including GD&T.
• Outstanding analytical, verbal, and written communication skills along with the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization both inside and outside the company.
• CAD (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience presenting technical information.
• Must be able to navigate in a Windows based computer environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• 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, i.e. a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) with company match, a generous paid time off program and quarterly bonus program.

Precinmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a working environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.