The Role: Manufacturing Engineer
As an experienced Manufacturing Engineer at Innovent, you’ll play a key role in shaping the design and manufacturing of our high-performance honeycomb products. You’ll work with a talented team to take prototypes from concept to reality, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and precision.
What You’ll Do
* Develop innovative mechanical and process designs in CAD to meet product requirements
* Work closely with machinists, engineers, and production assemblers to develop and improve manufacturing processes
* Become knowledgeable with the setup and operation of our CNC sinker EDM machines
* Develop complex tool paths for CNC milling machines using Creo NC
* Design, develop, and implement innovative fixturing solutions to support efficient and precise manufacturing processes. Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure fixtures are designed for ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
* Utilize strong knowledge of machining, metalworking principles, and assembly procedures to evaluate and support the manufacturing of newly designed or modified products
* Develop detailed 2D drawings with GD&T from solid models
* Understand and improve the manufacturability of component designs
* Facilitate and develop physical products through prototype production, assembly, and testing
* Process models, drawings, and manufacturing instructions through Innovent’s ERP (Epicor) and document control system
* Access technical information (e.g., process records, model drawings, SOPs, tool and fixture drawings) as needed to evaluate and support product design operations
* Demonstrate ability to understand supplier capability and specialties in the manufacture of components and tooling to required specifications
* Provide technical assistance to component and tooling suppliers
* Assist production in resolving manufacturing problems to maintain schedules
* Infrequent travel up to 10%
* Miscellaneous duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
* Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering
* 10+ years’ hands-on experience working in a manufacturing/machine shop environment
* 5+ years’ mechanical engineering experience
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree and experience
* Must be a U.S. citizen
What We Value
* Proficient in mechanical CAD software, preferably CREO/Pro-E
* Hands-on experience with mechanisms and machine design
* Skilled in designing and detailing precision metal parts and mechanical assemblies
* Experience with or interest in CNC programming and CAM
* Able to read, analyze, interpret, and create mechanical drawings and technical procedures
* Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
* Familiar with design for manufacturing (DFM) principles
* Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, procedures, and presentations
* Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
* Capable of interpreting technical instructions, including mathematical and diagrammatic formats
* Organized and logical when managing uncertainty
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Teams
Other
* Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds
* Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in designated areas
About Innovent
At Innovent, we’re not just building high-performance products—we’re shaping the future of materials and manufacturing. With over 30 years of proven experience, we are a global leader in providing cutting-edge honeycomb core solutions used in demanding industries such as aerospace & defense, disposable hygiene, and industrial markets. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and collaboration drives everything we do, and we’re looking for driven, talented individuals to join our team.
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