Manufacturing Engineer - Black Mountain, United States - Kearfott

Description

Job DescriptionFounded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.

Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients.

Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries.

With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force.

Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.comThe Manufacturing Engineer performs various professional level engineering duties in a variety of engineering and scientific disciplines.

There is an emphasis on supporting the company's products and processes related to system/component design, development, manufacturing and testing.


Responsibilities:

Applies engineering and scientific principles in such technical fields as mechanics, electronics, flight technology, structures, chemistry, metallurgy, mathematics, and computer science.

Responsible for creating product work instructions and being the technical lead for production hardware.

May conduct or participate in portions of studies, investigations or analyses involving reliability, predictability, value engineering; or quality assurance problems including hardware and software projects.

Responsible for troubleshooting, dispositioning non-conforming hardware, and providing root cause and corrective action.
Continuously strives to improve processes & techniques.
Prepares reports, charts, graphs, and other related documents.
Required SkillsCritical CompetenciesSolid communication skills, both written and verbal, across functional areas.

Possesses advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skillsDrives for results to establish Root Cause & Positive Corrective ActionsExperience with CAD software for 3D models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred)Quantitative analysis skills using Excel and other software toolsDrives for results, action oriented Ability to work in a team environment as well as independentlyRequired ExperienceBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or related field required.

2+ years' experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferredExperience with various test and measurement equipment is preferred, i.e. Voltmeter, Oscilloscope, Calipers, Micrometers Mechatronics/Electro-Mechanical background is preferredManufacturing/assembly experience preferredExperience with wound components preferredMust be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not availableEqual Opportunity EmployerMinorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity