Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace

Job Description

Job Description

At Paragon, we recognize that it is our employees who make us who we are. Our goal is to hire the best, and allow them to do the work that they enjoy. We are committed to providing the work atmosphere that allows employees to grow both personally and professionally.

Paragon is always looking for people who are excited about working in the space industry and want to work on projects of significance. We are interested in people who enjoy a challenge and like working on a variety of projects in a fast paced environment. We are a small, agile company that offers lots of growth potential and are interested in people who enjoy learning and advancing their career.

At this time, we have an immediate opening for an Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer .

Position Summary:

Develops and improves manufacturing processes, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization and determines parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification. The position also leads continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives for the manufacturing process.

Description of Duties:

• Create detailed work instructions (job travelers) for fabricated parts and assemblies.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze data related to materials, products and processes.
• Help with design of tooling to improve production.
• Collaborate with design engineers on effective production methods, evaluate, advise and enhance existing designs and tests with knowledge of manufacturability and production techniques. Answer questions and requests as they arise. Coordinate with engineering on process design problems.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Confer with vendors to evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Training and guiding technicians through the design and development of projects.
• Participate in design and product reviews to ensure Producibility.
• Perform research relating to specific projects.
• Develop process specifications and procedures for specific projects.
• Create manufacturing plans and schedules for specific programs.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline.
• Skill in applying engineering principles and procedures.
• Skill in engineering design applications.
• Skill in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5).
• Skill in forecasting for proposals
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and spoken form
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to complete multiple tasks within the required time frame in a highly interactive environment with frequent interruptions and change priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team oriented company with employees of various degrees of business and technical experience in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive work relationships; have creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness; have discriminating judgment, tact and sense of humor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in the aerospace industry or;
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field and 5-7 years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in the aerospace industry.
• Familiarity with AS9100
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desired Qualifications:

• Computer Aided Manufacturing experience
• Experience in Solidworks, ProE and/or Autocad
• CNC Programming experience
• E2 Shop System or similar MRP system

Who We Are:

As Paragon celebrates 25 years of providing award-winning life support and thermal control solutions for extreme environments, we've recognized that it is our employees that keep our business thriving. By any measure, Paragon Space Development is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our goal is to hire the best and allow you to do the work that you enjoy! We are interested in developing individuals who enjoy a challenge and like working on a variety of projects in a fast paced environment. We are committed to our employees and providing an inclusive work atmosphere that allows our talent to grow both personally and professionally.