Senior Manufacturing Engineer full_time

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

As part of our Defense Systems Assembly Group, the Assembly Manufacturing Technician will have the exciting opportunity to work with high precision electrical products. This position is at the front line of our semiconductor device fabrication process and in this role, the technician will have the opportunity to be mentored and work hands-on in a lab environment within a growing and evolving aerospace company.

Responsibilities:

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Providing technical guidance – Emphasizing quality and safety and fostering a rigorous technical discipline to meet the requirements of high value aerospace parts.
• Applying lean techniques to support operational excellence, program execution and the organizations goals and objectives.
• Oversight of equipment including working with equipment operators and maintenance personnel in support of equipment performance and operating documentation.
• Supporting Capital acquisition planning
• Planning, monitoring and troubleshooting manufacturing operations related to circuit cards, mechanical and electro-optical assemblies
• Reviewing and approving product designs and drawings for manufacturability and identifying tooling and fixture requirements
• Designing, reviewing, and approving tooling and fixtures and developing the processes for using them
• Developing and maintaining work instructions and manufacturing process documentation
• Ensuring manufacturing processes are capable of meeting approved design requirements and revising or developing new processes as required.
• Working in a cross-functional team while developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Basic Qualifications:

Education Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; a concentration in Electrical Engineering is preferred

Experience Required: 

• 5-10 years of electric or mechanical engineering assembly experience
• Planning, monitoring and troubleshooting manufacturing operations related to circuit cards, mechanical, and electro-optical assemblies
• Reviewing and approving product designs and drawings for manufacturability and identifying tooling and fixture requirements
• Designing, reviewing, and approving tooling and fixtures and developing the processes for using them
• Developing and maintaining work instructions and manufacturing process documentation
• Understanding of facility and assembly process development including capacity planning and project management
• Self-disciplined, with the ability to lead problem solving teams and drive results through the implementation of standard work, process certification and other root-cause corrective action tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and escalate issues as required.
• Familiarity with IPC J-Standard (IPC J-STD-001) and NASA Standards (NASA-STD 8739.x)
• Able to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of CAD and working with 3D models
• Understanding of common measurement and inspection equipment such as torque wrenches, multimeters, calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, thread gauges, CMM’s, etc.
• Basic understanding of general machining processes and capabilities
• Strong prioritization and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high degree of flexibility.
• Well versed in MS Office Suite; Word and Excel required
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the aerospace or defense industry
• ACE, Six Sigma, and/or equivalent management system experience
• PTC Creo Parametric experience
• Experiencing interfacing with a ERP system is a plus
• Experience with paperless manufacturing systems
• Experience with laser or optical sensing systems
• Experience with CCA board design and fabrication
• Experience with Cabling or Harness fabrication

Location:

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. The form contained in this link will provide insight into the information the government requests as part of the clearance process. https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.