Manufacturing Engineer
Oceaneering International
- Chesapeake, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Technical lead for developing quotes. This includes: technical writing; reading, understanding and interpreting drawings, specifications, and contracts; communicating with customer for technical clarifications; developing Work Breakdown Structures; understanding in-house fabrication capabilities; identification and selection of potential suppliers; developing subcontractor / supplier Requests For Quote; provide input to Buy-Make decisions.
- Liaison between customer, project management and the shop to support procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, inspection, and certification. This includes: providing technical assistance to shop and suppliers; troubleshooting; writing and resolution of non-conformances; and design and analysis of shop fixtures.
- Develop and improve internal manufacturing processes to incorporate lessons learned, to support division quality goals, to improve efficiencies and reduce costs, and to support growth opportunities.
- Support audits (internal, customer, and supplier), including resolution of audit findings.
- Provide regular status reports to the various Project Teams for the multiple projects he/she is assigned.
- The above list is only a representative sample of what the Welding Program Administrator may be asked to do. The Welding Program Administrator may perform other special projects or duties as required to support business needs.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Structural or Manufacturing) from accredited college or university.
- Minimum of two years practical experience in Engineering, work experience with the US Department of Defense projects is desirable but not required.
- Computer skills using Microsoft Office products required.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills are required.
- Strong technical writing skills are preferred.
- Proficiency using CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks is preferred.
- Required: Demonstrated knowledge of typical manufacturing processes involved in fabrication of simple to complex products, including machinery (CNC work centers, lathes, mills, etc), and fabrication equipment (welding, fitting, etc.).
- Required: Ability to understand and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Required: Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex drawings.
- Required: Demonstrated knowledge with metrology tools. Laser tracking and laser scanning techniques are preferred.
- Preferred: Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and CNC programming skills.
- Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of military, and commercial, construction and material specifications applicable to Submarine or Deep Submergence System work.
- Preferred: Experience or working knowledge with shop floor tracking software such as MRP/ERP software systems.
- Candidate will have to perform in an ISO-9000 rated company in a rapidly changing and demanding atmosphere.
- U.S. Citizenship is required, or ability to obtain a U.S. DOD Secret Security Clearance.
- Primarily indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
- Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
- When outdoors, humidity is frequently above 90%.
- Noise is over 85 decibels.
- Light is intense/glare.
- Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
- Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
- Includes exposure to contaminants.
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures.
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people.
- Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions.
- Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night .
- Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place.
- Work surface is stable (flat).
- Lift 20-50 pounds
- Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
- Identify color differences
- Wear PPE for skin protection
- Lift 10-25 pounds
- Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects
- Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead
- Operate a motor vehicle
- Lift up to 10 pounds
- Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection