Precinmac · 13 hours ago
Product Engineer
Precinmac is a company focused on manufacturing engineering, and they are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer. This role involves evaluating product designs, developing production plans, and ensuring processes are efficient and cost-effective.
AerospaceIndustrialElectronicsManufacturingMechanical EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Evaluate new customer product designs with a “design for manufacturing” approach to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction
Develop and present detailed improvement proposals, including solid model presentations, to customer engineering teams for Engineering Change Notice (ECN) approval
Create comprehensive factory production plans, including step-by-step operation sheets, detailed work instructions, manufacturing prints, outsource prints, flat patterns, and other documents as needed
Develop bills of materials (BOM) for all components and materials required for production
Create and review traveler packages and customer drawings for completeness and manufacturability
Design and implement necessary fixturing to support production processes
Provide on-demand support to production teams in resolving manufacturing challenges as they arise
Monitor manufacturing progress and ensure alignment with established plans
Serve as a key liaison with production and programming teams to address design or production-related issues
Independently design, develop, and fabricate fixtures and production aids as needed
Diagnose, repair, and rebuild equipment and instruments as necessary
Recommend budget allocations for shop equipment and supplies; estimate labor and material costs for projects
Stay informed of advancements in manufacturing engineering and related scientific fields through continuous professional development
Evaluate current shop functions and recommend improvements to optimize future operations
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and files to support shop activities and ensure compliance with standards
Prepare instruction manuals, operation guides, performance specifications, and documentation for professional publications or patent applications
Perform additional duties as required to support organizational goals
Qualification
Required
Comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design fundamentals
In-depth knowledge of material properties, including familiarity with metals and alloys used in instrument construction
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial)
A minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a Manufacturing or Process Engineering role
Experience with specifications and standards in the aerospace and semiconductor industries, including but not limited to AS9100, ISO9001, & Copy Exact (Locked Processes)
Experience with and trained in Lean methodologies, including but not limited to; 6S, SMED, VSM, Visual Management / Visual Factory, Problem Solving (A3), Standard Work, Mistake-Proofing, and TPM
Hands on experience with machining processes, preferably with multi-axis milling and turning
Experience using ERP and MES software, preferably Infor10 ERP (Syteline) and ShopVue
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Company
Precinmac
Precinmac manufactures precision-machined and fabricated components and assemblies for the aerospace, automation, and defense sectors.