The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible of manufacturing and inspecting high-precision components of various complexity. They collaborate closely with design engineers to ensure that items are produced efficiently and to quality standards. They may also be involved in the implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology aimed at increasing production efficiency. This individual will also be responsible for the quality and quantity of work completed.

Essential Functions

• Reviews product designs for manufacturability, proper tolerances, quality requirements, and cost drivers.
• Defines the manufacturing process required to produce components and assemblies.
• Determines fixture and gage requirements for new components and designs or procures necessary items.
• Programs CNC machines, resolves start-up problems, and optimizes feeds and speeds to achieve minimum run time consistent with acceptable quality and adequate tool life.
• Works hands-on with a wide variety of machine tools: engine lathes, milling machines, grinders, CNC lathes, CNC machining centers, etc.
• Collaborates with other manufacturing engineers, design engineers, quality control personnel, supervisors and machine operators to maximize shop-floor productivity and product quality.
• Participates in root-cause analysis and corrective action of quality discrepancies.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Competencies

• CAD / CAM experience and familiarity with drawing / design / dimensioning standards.
• Experience setting up / operating CNC mills and lathes; mill/turn machines a plus
• Working knowledge of general machine shop and measuring practices
• Strong shop math skills, knowledge of work holding and machining principles
• Good general computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work creatively and responsibly with minimal supervision
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses shop floor tools and machinery.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect machined parts closely 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work 
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms
• Physical ability to do work requiring prolonged standing, frequent stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending or twisting and lifting
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time salaried position which operates during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

Travel

Less than 10%

Required Education and Experience

• AS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• CAD / CAM experience and familiarity with drawing / design / dimensioning standards.
• 5+ years of practical experience in Manufacturing Engineering support of CNC machining operations
• CNC turning and milling experience; mill/turn experience is a major plus.
• MRP or ERP experience desired.
• Working knowledge of general machine shop and measuring practices.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).  

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.