Staff Manufacturing Engineer 2

The Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) is seeking an experienced Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Spokane, WA.

In this role, the Manufacturing Engineer will support advanced manufacturing development, including hands-on design and execution of a broad range of manufacturing processes related to the production of metallic alloys.

This highly technical and hands-on position ensures quality and efficiency in all professional activities, while following environmental, health and safety policies/procedures.

Responsibilities Include:


* Provide technical support and hands-on participation in the installation, operation and maintenance of alloy melting and casting equipment.


* Document and implement manufacturing standards and best practices to enable safety, quality, efficiency, uptime, and cost effectiveness.


* Develop, and support implementation of improved manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment.


* Troubleshoot the root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions in the manufacturing process to ensure adherence to the material’s specifications and quality.


* Troubleshoot equipment by inspecting and analyzing electronic, hydraulic, and mechanic components.


* Design and implement preventative maintenance procedures and schedule for the facility and equipment.


* Train and guide technical personnel to operate and maintain the melting and casting equipment.


* Maintain material processing documentation, process flow diagrams, and detailed drawings for complex equipment and proprietary hardware/equipment.


* Participate in cross-functional teams to integrate the activities of multiple engineering and materials science objectives.


* Prepare reports and presentations in a professional manner.

Required Qualifications:


* Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline and five (5) years of progressively responsible related professional experience with manufacturing processes.


* Scientific and technical background in mechanical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, manufacturing engineering, or related field.


* At least 5 years of professional experience in a professional setting.


* Experience with designing and implementing manufacturing processes for new product development.


* Minimum of 4 years of experience in one or more of the following: manufacturing operations, manufacturing research and development, metal casting operations, metal casting development.


* Hands-on experience in maintenance and repair operations associated with hydraulics, injection molding, pneumatics and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting.


* Experience managing and supervising a team of manufacturing staff including conducting performance reviews.


* Personal attributes should include critical thinking, good judgment, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a ...