EDUCATION	Technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering; a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
TRAINING	(When Hired) Employee Orientation Annual Safety Training Annual Quality Procedures Training Relevant Job Specific Skill Training Training as mandated by State of Connecticut
SKILLS	*JOB REQUIREMENTS* Deep knowledge of drawings interpretation, tolerancing; and related specifications High Knowledge and experience of surface characterization and drawing/spec requirements Advanced competencies using/programming contact roughness meter and magnification instruments. High Knowledge and experience of grinding and polishing abrasives and tools in different fields of application. High competence in tumbling process, media and compound available on the market and also in different fields High competence in stream finishing machines and their applications. High knowledge in media, compounds, cost and recipe results Understanding of majority of coating customer reqs. Knowledge of type of application (manual vs automatic), fixtures and masking solutions, type of curing, coating evaluation. Able to read/evaluate recipes and datacards. Knowledge of shot peening technologies and main parameters High knowledge of blasting technology, machines, performance, parameters Knowledge of CM process (chemicals, parameters, plants) Ability to support PFMEAs, assess process capability risks and assist in the development control plans. Understanding of laboratory testing Base understanding of material deformation and heat treatment implications Capability to develop and apply procedures to the company's processes. Capability to support external audit. Good knowledge of NX CAD system and usage integrated in the PLM Good knowledge of Excel with capability to apply formulas and graphic tools Good usage of MS Office Suite
EXPERIENCE	At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments, particularly in metalworking; prior experience with grinding, finishing, and special processes is highly desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

MAX LIFT

15lbs

PPE REQUIRED

Safety Glasses w/ side shields, Safety Shoes
Works in office and manufacturing environment

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze the designs of the final product to be manufactured and define the best finishing process and technology to manufacture the product
Design the finishing MoM for the realization of the final components and assure that the process repeatedly produces dimensionally compliant pieces
Take the necessary corrective actions required to resolve any non-conformities
Engineer finishing MoMs to manufacture blades and other metal component of the company portfolio
Define the best finishing equipment to produce the final component
Define finishing process that best suits the component and to hit the target of quality and cost
Define tooling and clamping fixtures and the relevant compatibility with the finishing equipment if needed
Develop 3D models and 2D drawings of tools and clampings using Siemens NX software
Develop bill of materials for tools and clamping to allow components purchasing
Check and validate tools and clampings in cooperation with the production team
Define data cards for production in cooperation with production managers / supervisors
Support the analysis of the dimensional reports of the prototypes and reverse engineering of the process
Support set up and prototype phase together with the production staff
Cooperate with Metrology and QEs to define the control plan for finishing steps
Cooperate with the procurement office in defining the acquisition of tools, clampings and consumables.

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Surface Finishing Engineer