Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Hydraulics)

Responsibilities

The Senor Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improvements within value streams of responsibility, in line with yearly targets in the areas of Safety, Internal and External Quality, On-Time Delivery / Lead Time reduction, and Productivity. This position is a key member of the Value Stream leadership team responsible for ensuring day-to-day results and developing and executing data-supported, root cause focused action plans that support breakthrough KPI results aided by the implementation of LEAN (DBS) tools and practices. In this role, the candidate will develop time management / prioritization skills, LEAN (DBS) knowledge & implementation leadership skills, project management skills (getting things done through others), enhanced technical skills, and effective leadership / communication skills, through driving day-to-day and yearly improvement results.

This is an onsite role in New Port Richey, FL, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, with occasional weekend work to support production needs.

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status, or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon Pall obtaining the necessary employment visa and export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the applicable U.S. government agency.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provides technical expertise to support and facilitate daily manufacturing operations of manufacturing equipment, including addressing documentation, process, and material flow gaps/opportunities.
• Leads the implementation of Lean/DBS tools via formal/informal Kaizens to achieve and sustain levels of targeted performance. Conducts root cause analysis and develops timely solutions for issues arising on current product and in the production process. Interacts daily with customers on quality issues and quality assurance issues.
• Research and implement where appropriate, advanced technology solutions which help the value stream achieve breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery / Lead Time reduction, Inventory, and/or Productivity.
• Work with engineering, supervisors, purchasing, and continuous improvement team to prioritize projects.
• Oversees the development of new processes, methods, and production controls. Prepares operations manuals for new or existing equipment.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, and/or Aerospace Engineering or other related engineering field, required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related role.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and tolerance analysis.
• Strong quality process background and understands FMEA’s (Failure Modes Effects Analysis), DOE’s (Design of Experiments), and Failure Analysis.
• Strong knowledge and experience with complex manufacturing processes.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Aerospace manufacturing engineers require a mix of office-based endurance and shop-floor agility. Essential physical demands include the stamina to stand or walk for 8–10 hour shifts, the ability to lift up to 30–50 pounds, and fine motor skills for operating delicate measurement tools and assembling parts.
• Ability to travel as required up to 10%.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in high volume manufacturing is a plus.
• Problem Solving/Analysis skills and experience,
• Hydraulic assembly and test experience is a plus
• Experience designing assembly and test tooling using CAD and implementing automation in assembly and test operations
• Knowledge of GDT, Aerospace Mil-Specifications and Hydraulic Schematics

Benefits

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.