Manufacturing Engineer
Black Mountain, NC 
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Job Description
Tracking Code
2017978
Job Description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

The Manufacturing Engineer performs various professional level engineering duties in a variety of engineering and scientific disciplines. There is an emphasis on supporting the company's products and processes related to system/component design, development, manufacturing and testing.

Responsibilities:

  • Applies engineering and scientific principles in such technical fields as mechanics, electronics, flight technology, structures, chemistry, metallurgy, mathematics, and computer science.
  • Responsible for creating product work instructions, models & sketches and being the technical lead for production hardware.
  • May conduct or participate in portions of studies, investigations or analyses involving reliability, predictability, value engineering; or quality assurance problems including hardware and software projects.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting, dispositioning non-conforming hardware, and providing root cause and corrective action.
  • Continuously strives to improve processes & techniques
  • Prepares reports, charts, graphs, and other related documents.
Required Skills
  • Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, across functional areas.
  • * Possesses advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Drives for results to establish Root Cause & Positive Corrective Actions
  • Experience with CAD software for 3D models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Quantitative analysis skills using Excel and other software tools
  • Drives for results, action oriented
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or related field required. 2+ years' experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred
  • Experience with various test and measurement equipment is preferred
    • e.g. Voltmeter, Oscilloscope, Calipers, Micrometers
  • Mechatronics/Electro-Mechanical background is preferred
  • Manufacturing/assembly experience preferred
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Location
Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Kearfott takes affirmative action as to all of the above to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to protected veterans, women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Kearfott’s EEO/AA Policy is supported by all levels of Company management

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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