Tecomet - North America
Location
Wilmington, MA | United States
Job description
**Forge Manufacturing Engineer
**
Build innovative solutions and design the future .
You can pursue your potential at Tecomet by working with a dedicated team to solve complex challenges, in partnership with industry-leading clients in medical device technology, aerospace, and defense industries. With the backing of our steadfast brand, you can be a part of the next era of manufacturing by bringing bold ideas to life and building products that improve on the status quo.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Forge Manufacturing Engineer will lead and support forging process development for medical device products. This role will manage technical aspects of new programs and products for a successful launch as measured by key indicators including safety, profit / margin, scrap, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Design forge process for medical device products.
Calculate die cavity volumes for thermal expansion, finish, and dimensional values.
Work with design team on development of dies/tools.
Provide support to forge personal during development and production of all forge product.
Lead in the development of forge process related technical aspects of new programs (NPI) and projects for a successful launch, aligning with internal APQP processes while driving to meet key indicators including lead-time, safety, margin, scrap, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
Support legacy product lines to maintain targeted quality, delivery, and financial performance metrics.
Lead solutions with interdepartmental cooperation on forge manufacturing issues.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines is required: Forge Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
5+ years of experience directly supporting forging process development and operations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong knowledge and understanding of GD&T principles.
Advanced knowledge and strong experience with near-net shaped forging processes.
Knowledge of specialty alloys, e.g., Ti, SS, CoCr and others.
Knowledge of forging raw material preparation processes.
Knowledge of forging preform processes including drawing, bending, glass-coating, etc.
Knowledge of blasting and scale removal processes e.g., acid-etch.
Experience with Hot Forming forging processes, preferred.
Experience with manufacturing automation in a forging environment, preferred.
Knowledge of inspection equipment and use.
Knowledge of CAD Software e.g., Siemens NX (Unigraphics, SOLIDWORKS, or similar).
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
Familiarity with Gage R&R capability studies, SPC, FMEA, or Six Sigma.
Knowledge of Deform software or similar.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Tecomet , Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary info:
$43.27 - $48.08 / hr
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