Principal Manufacturing Engineer - 4th Shift

Principal Manufacturing Engineer Location: Andover, MA Job ID: #72486 Pay Range: $80-96 ph (W2) Duration: 12 mos Manufacturing Engineers learn production operations and the manufacturing discipline in a controlled environment. They develop manufacturing engineering skills, an understanding of manufacturing (cost, quality, safety, and schedule), and company systems and tools. MEs build technical depth in manufacturing processes and are accountable for improvement and optimization. Primary responsibilities include developing the comprehensive manufacturing process for 3D metal parts for various radar, integrated sensor, and effector programs. The candidate will define materials, develop work holding solutions, create multi-axis CNC machining programs, develop inspection plans, and create process instructions for operators to follow. This position requires close cooperation with the Operations team and other engineering disciplines. The desired candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be capable of working in a dynamic team environment. Responsibilities: - Direct production support of CNC machine shop manufacturing floor. - Translate engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation including raw material definition, fixturing/tooling development, CNC programming, inspection planning, finishing requirements, and assembly instructions - Drive process improvements using data analysis, application of best practices, and by implementing innovative solutions to improve process capability and decrease cost - Design, control, and improve the manufacturing process through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team - Perform process development on new product introductions in support of accelerated time to market - Optimize CNC programs using machining modeling and analysis tools - Lead continuous improvement initiatives and document standard methodologies and standard work for CNC machining - Provide technical expertise reviewing metrology and statistical process control (SPC) data - Mentor teammates in cutting edge machining methods and tools - Validate NC programs using CGTech Vericut and Cimco Edit Qualifications You Must Have: - Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering - 8+ years of experience developing 4+ axis CNC machining programs for metal parts - Advanced knowledge of high-speed machining techniques, cutting tool technology, and machine tool capabilities to develop best in class CNC programs - Ability to properly apply and interpret standard and geometric dimensions and tolerances - Strong working knowledge of CNC machine tool capability, fixture design, and macro programming - Demonstrated experience with PFMEA, SPC, shop floor process monitoring, data collection and adaptive methods Qualifications We Value: - 5 Axis CNC programming experience - Competency in NX CAM supporting medium to complex CNC programs - Demonstrated working knowledge of Creo CAD/CAM Software - Process familiarity with paint, plating, and structural assembly - Innovative mindset for continuous improvement keeping pace with advancements in technology - Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines - GD&T certification - Strong organization skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously - Ability to work in a team setting as well as individually - Self-motivated and results oriented - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Knowledge and ability to apply CORE principles and techniques Working Environments: This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around factory areas. Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices ( . Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].