Associate Manufacturing Engineer at ORBION SPACE TECHNOLOGY INC – Houghton, Michigan

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer will Oversee the manufacturing process of assigned areas in Production. Working with leadership, the Associate Manufacturing Engineer will seek methods to improve processes, assist in the production process, and participate in corrective actions.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Participate in a cross-functional team including all assigned new project and other program activities, including development, integration and implementation to conclusion, on-time and within budget
• Coordinates the technical development process, procurement process and aggregate manufacturing planning to develop an executable MRP schedule
• Maintain status reports of programs and customer commitments, monitors technical performance, scheduled, and program financials
• Conduct or attend production and program status meetings to report progress, identify risks, and make recommendations
• Maintain accountability for program parts post “hand-off” to Operations
• Troubleshoot issues and provide guidance to PAC staff in all program-related decisions
• Identify, qualify, and present new business initiatives with existing customers to company leadership.
• Travel to customer or vendor locations
• Comply with all PAC policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be definition of US Person
• Two-year degree in an engineering or other technical discipline or an equivalent combination of courses, training and experience or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of project management success in an advanced manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable skills using Microsoft Office software tools, particularly advanced Excel skills
• Adept in preparing and delivering presentations and leading meetings
• Valid driver’s license
• Eligibility to work with sensitive controlled data and materials

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in metalworking and a CNC Machining environment
• Experience with pneumatic systems and/or high-pressure fluidic systems
• Four-year degree in an engineering or other technical discipline or an equivalent combination of courses, training and experience, or equivalent work experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing on concrete surfaces and at times, sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up/carry to 40 pounds loads from floor level to chest level
• Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment
• Fine motor skills required for minute adjustments

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: Enjoy a very competitive starting salary based on your knowledge and experience. In addition to the excitement of making monumental changes to the aerospace industry, employees enjoy a flexible work schedule, company paid health insurance, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, paid time off (vacation, paid holidays, sick days), contribution matching retirement plan and short-term disability coverage. The position is full time and located in Houghton, MI.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state or local law.