Primary Purpose Of This Job

As a Flowform Manufacturing Process Engineer your primary responsibility will be to take ownership of maintaining and developing parameters specific to our flowform operations. Taking a hands-on approach, a successful Flowform Manufacturing Process Engineer will monitor production and assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues at Flowform and drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the process.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support customers’ technical requirements from program infancy through First Article Inspections
• Develop and maintain work instructions and manufacturing processes for various metal products
• Evaluate products’ material properties to ensure adherence to strict specifications
• Optimize processing capabilities through use of continuous improvement principles
• Model and optimize material process flow through production to improve on time delivery
• Contribute to the research, design, and selection of tooling, fixturing and gauging to be used in the manufacturing process
• Oversee equipment modifications, upgrades, and automation
• Help to lead a Zero Injury Culture through actions and developing safe job procedures
• Authority to perform all tasks/activities responsible for
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with Deep Drawing, Metal Spinning, Flowforming, or any other coldworking process.
• Minimum five years’ experience working in engineering in the manufacturing industry
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
• Experience working with 2D and/or 3D Solid works software
  
  

Skilled In

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of metals and materials
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including Flowforming, Deep drawing, Metal Spinning, CNC Machining, Non-Destructive Testing and Mechanical Testing
• Experience working in an AS9100 facility
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask with a high attention to detail
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
  
  

Work Environment

Duties

The job operates in a manufacturing atmosphere. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those any employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Vibration, or works near moving mechanical parts and high, precarious and congested places
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Work on or near moving mechanical parts
• Exposed to prolonged risk of loud to moderate noise throughout the day. Hearing protection is recommended in all areas of the shop and is provided by the Company
  
  

Physical Demands

Required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk; sit; stand; bend; lift; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects; and move continually during working hours
• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting
• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
• Able to work flexible hours – including over-time, and weekends to meet customer demands
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment typically required to perform the essential functions of this job

• ANSI rated metatarsal shoes
• Safety glasses
• Cut-resistant gloves
  
  

Disclaimers

The Job Description Is

• Intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and behaviors of employees in this job.
• Not an employment agreement or contract. American Flowform and Machining has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
• Intended to describe the essential functions of the position that a qualified individual must be able to perform, either with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
  

American Flowform and Machining will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.