What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Hirsh Precision?
Hirsh Precision has called the Front Range home since 1979. We are a growing company with a long history of maintaining the highest quality standards and investing in the latest machining technology.
As a leader in US manufacturing, we strive to bring new levels of productivity and product innovation into the medical, aerospace, industrial, and scientific industries by leveraging software, advanced manufacturing techniques, and new manufacturing systems.
Our company maintains a reputation of integrity, quality, service, and excellence due to the efforts of our passionate, engaged team members. We are committed to preserving our company culture as we grow and doing work that improves people's lives.
Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Our company will be the Standard of Excellence in precision manufacturing.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality products and manufacturing services, delivered on time. We are committed to continuous improvement and to conducting business with integrity.
We strive to be people who are honest and trustworthy, passionate and productive, loyal and committed.
Position Summary
This position has a main role on the Engineering Team focused on new part introduction. The core of your day will involve estimating, project management, process development, and working with the Manufacturing and Estimation Teams. We are looking for a self-starter with leadership potential. You will need a solid understanding of common manufacturing processes as well as GD&T.
Internal customers include engineering, estimating, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Responsibilities
- Developing process plans and instructions
- Preparing documentation for new manufacturing processes
- Preparing and creating engineering procedures, standards, and work instructions
- Recommending technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance
- Estimating operational costs for machined parts or components
- Working with the Estimation team and sometimes leading quoting activities
- Communicating manufacturing capabilities and production schedules to facilitate production processes
- Providing technical expertise or support related to manufacturing
- Implementing new manufacturing methods, equipment, or processes to improve operations
- Reviewing part or component drawings and specifications for manufacturability or completeness
- Preparing operational reports
- Analyzing costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects
- Evaluating production performance, including selection of manufacturing methods and fabrication
- Providing manufacturability feedback to customers from quoting through the New Part Introduction process
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Two years of manufacturing experience
- Familiarity with G-Code and CAM Programming
- Interpretation of engineering drawings
- An understanding of CNC setup and machining cycle times
- Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques, tooling, and equipment
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
Desired Experience and Skills
- A 4-year BS degree in Process, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant manufacturing experience
- Or 5 years of Relevant Engineering Experience
- 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks
- Project Management Software like Smartsheet or Microsoft Project is a plus
- Estimating software such as Paperless Parts
- Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Working Conditions: office and factory floor
