We have an outstanding career opportunity for aManufacturing Engineerto join a leading Company located in theRochester, NHsurrounding area. Responsibilities : + Develop a very thorough understanding of the manufacturing process + Create and update procedures and work instructions while taking into consideration operator feedback, equipment, process data, and customer requirements + Lead and support process improvement and cost reduction projects + Oversee all new and existing reworks that are required to support fan case manufacturing + Monitor and update the SPC database for current production parts + Work with the data team to develop efficient and useful reporting tools + Summarize, prepare, and deliver technical presentations to engineering and management + Identify opportunities for process improvement while coordinating and implementing automated solutions + Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of part manufacturing processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality standards + Generate manufacturing data reports to support immediate feedback to the operators and generation of Quality documentation + Monitor production to detect and prevent process drifts + Analyze manufacturing data to assess capability and determine opportunities for process improvements + Identify opportunities for automation and support the development of automated processes + Work closely with the Quality department to efficiently communicate nonconforming production data + Support the implementation of Lean principles: workstation design, parts flow + Create visual management standards to communicate performance + Interact with our French counterparts to report on process improvement or development activities Basic Hiring Criteria : + Bachelor's degree in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degree + Minimum 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience required + Ability to travel within the US and internationally (not to exceed 10%) Desired Qualifications : + Strong understanding of composite and adhesive cure cycles is preferred + Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and tooling is preferred + Majority of time will be spent on the production floor working with equipment, processes, and manufacturing personnel + Self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity and work independently with limited direction + Requires strict attention to detail and strong project management skills + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills + Experience with automation of manufacturing processes is preferred + Strong communication skills, both written and verbal + Ability to quickly develop an understanding of the current master data environment (including systems, policies, processes, and procedures) + Understanding of LEAN manufacturing concepts and/or 6 Sigma techniques preferred + Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint + Knowledge of and compliance with AS9100C or ISO9001 standards preferred + Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, approximately 10% of a standard workday VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance