Hamilton Connections is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for a manufacturing company in Wallingford, CT. This is a long-term, full-time position.
Summary – We need a degreed engineer (mechanical preferred) to work in a small, fast-paced, growth-oriented aerospace environment embarking on a Continuous Improvement journey. The role involves providing manufacturing support, design (both product and process), and overall engineering support through documentation, data collection, and analysis. Additionally, this role will be critical to advancing process improvements and participating in new product development.
Opportunity – Operating environment offers the opportunity to develop a broad spectrum of manufacturing skills applicable to both aerospace and other technology-based industries. We are fully compliant not only with industry and government standards but also with the requirements of many jet engine OEMs (e.g. Pratt & Whitney, GE, Bombardier, MTU) whom we supply directly. We also supply many distributors serving various industrial markets. This level of exposure provides an excellent foundation of experience that cannot typically be realized at large OEM manufacturers.
What will this candidate learn?
Transfer of technical capabilities from software to mechanization.
Utilizing new and applicable software/technologies.
Product & Process designs
Flow line engineering
Self-contained 1 piece flow lines
Hands free operations to facilitate flow
Check-As-You-Go flowline process
Quick check gages
Quick change over
Right size machines to facilitate flow
3P - Production Preparation Process to facilitate the rapid process development
The applicable stage gates necessary for Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Pre-Production Approval Process (PPAP)
PFD/FMEA/CP’s
Statistical requirements (MSA, Gage R&R)
Ideal candidates will possess capabilities and interests in:
- AutoCAD Proficiency
- Creating product models
- Creating blueprints, Operation sheets, & Sketches
- GD&T Knowledge
- Laser Cutting Programming
- How to create the geometry, save it to a DXF and import it into Laserlink software to create the laser cutting program.
- Trouble shoot laser
- Die Design
- Corrugating Dies
- Creating an embossing tool from existing part blueprint geometry through AutoCAD.
- Stamping Dies
- For stamping thin gauge stainless steel.
- Roll Form Dies
- Optical Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM, OGP Programming)
- Creating and using an AutoCAD dxf to import into MeasureX and MeasureFit software to create an inspection program.
- Keyence Vision Software Programming
- Creating inspection programs through the IM-7020 software by either importing a dxf or free hand through the software.
- General Equipment Maintenance
- Be the onsite technical expert for various manufacturing equipment
- General Process Development
Any additional (3d) CAD/CAM software (Solidworks, etc) would be considered a plus, 3D printing experience.
Work schedule: 6am-330pm Monday through Thursday and then 6am-10am on Friday.
Salary: 65k plus DOE
