Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Mechanical Mechanical Engineer

Gerber Scientific

 

Opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer with 500 MM manufacturing company based in Tolland, CT headquarters.

 

Focus your talents on Gerber's product lines introducing lean manufacturing and systems for producing industrial, commercial, retail sewn goods, sign, and lens manufacturing. Your main responsibility will be to develop and maintain manufacturing processes in support of new and sustaining products.


In this challenging technical role, you will perform all Manufacturing Engineering tasks associated with new product development and release (drawing release, BOM creation, tooling/test fixtures, supplier selection, and cell design), while maintaining current products.  You will be responsible for determining acceptable manufacturing methods, design of tooling, fixtures, test documentation and implementing changes to Engineering documentation (ECOs).  You will provide technical assistance as related to the manufacturing of final products and execute projects to achieve cost reduction targets, process improvements, and quality improvements.

 Originate/evaluate/process/implement changes to Engineering documentation (ECOs);Develop/Design tooling to be utilized in the construction of manufactured products;Provide assistance to the Materials Department on technical issues (drawing changes/interpretation, supplier requirements, etc.);Assist Assembly personnel in resolving problems discovered during the manufacturing process;Determine acceptable deviation in materials or manufacturing methods when necessary;Develop and maintain assembly/test documentation;Define and execute projects to achieve cost reductions, process improvements, improve quality;Perform all Mfg Engr tasks associated with new product development and release (drawing release, BOM (bill of materials) creation, tooling, and supplier selection);Provide assistance on special projects where technical knowledge is required to complete an assigned task;

 

 REQUIREMENTS:

 

BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is required, with 7+ years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment. Masters degrees preferred. You should have a working knowledge of lean manufacturing, manufacturing processes, quality procedures, and developing assembly instructions. Must have strong project management and proven problem solving skills. Proficiency with CAD systems is a must, as well as strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Access, and Project. Bilingual in Chinese/ English a plus. 

 

We are seeking someone who is self-motivated, organized, team oriented and has a strong commitment to deliver excellent product on schedule. Must be able to work under minimal supervision, and in a cross-functional team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for success.

 

 THE REWARD:

 

Global business in a hometown environment. In Connecticut, we are north centrally located with campuses in South Windsor and Tolland, which makes us a convenient commute from many southern New England areas.  Compensation is market competitive – a requirement in retaining skilled professionals.  Benefits are generous and include competitive health care coverage including vision, dental and flexible spending accounts, 401(k), flexible work arrangements, tuition reimbursement (for you) and a scholarship program (for your children), an on-site fitness center, and, of course, paid time off – vacation, sick time and company holidays. Does business casual Monday through Friday entice you?  Contact us and we’ll investigate this possibility.

 

Gerber Scientific, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of intelligent manufacturing systems. Our global business provides diverse industries with innovative computer-based systems, equipment, and software that generate high-quality, mass-customized products at a competitive cost. Please visit our website www.gerberscientific.com for more information about our leadership in computerized sign making and specialty graphics systems, CAD design systems for retail and sewn goods; ophthalmic lens processing systems; and rotary-machining die tool production systems. Gerber Scientific, Inc. is publicly held and trades on the NYSE under common stock listing GRB.

 

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Gerber Scientific International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  M / F / D / V