Senior Manufacturing Engineer at II-VI Aerospace and Defense in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

II-VI AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE is an industry-leading developer of engineered materials and systems for military application. II-VI was founded in 1971 and since its inception has experienced rapid growth into a multibillion-dollar company with a global footprint expanding over 18 countries, 69 locations, and 24,000 employees.

Position Functions:

Manufacturing Engineering:

• Evaluates, implements, maintains, and upgrades manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment and documentation to improve yields and efficiency and to reduce processing and cycle time.
• Assesses manufacturing equipment functionality and suitability and recommends improvements, upgrades, and modifications.
• Troubleshoots and performs root cause analyses on processes and equipment to return them to peak functionality.
• Implements robust corrective action plans to ensure manufacturing issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensures key process variables are identified, characterized, and controlled sufficiently to consistently result in acceptable quality and cycle times.

Project Engineering and Manufacturing Process Development:

• Supports the development and implementation of all processes, tooling, and test fixtures.
• Develops custom thin film and patterning processes to address unique customer requirements.
• Ensures process designs meet customer specifications and are manufacturable. Supports acceptance testing, qualification, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Responsible for the clear documentation of processes developed for manufacturing.
• Supports the transition of new programs from engineering to production.

Operations, Program Management, and Engineering Support:

• Supports Operations group to ensure products are delivered on time.
• Provides technical direction to Program Management and Operations.
• Supports engineering and product development activities including advanced technology development, R&D, tooling development, and transition of new programs into production.
• Supports continuous improvement projects.

Position Requires:

Education/Learning Experience:

• Minimum BS degree in engineering or related discipline, preferably in industrial or mechanical engineering OR equivalent experience (minimum 10 years) working as a manufacturing engineer in an LCD or Semiconductor Fabrication environment.

Work Experience:

• Min 10 years manufacturing engineering experience servicing commercial and/or aerospace/defense customers.
• Experience with process development of precision optical or patterned products using photolithography, plating, or thin-film coating processes preferred.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet software including MS Word and Excel
• CAD software knowledge required
• Must be capable of reading technical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods for the production of precision patterns on a variety of optical, ceramic, film, or composite materials.
• Strong knowledge of process design, development, and project planning.
• Strong knowledge of preparing and maintaining drawings, procedures, job travelers, documentation, and configuration control.
• Must be capable of receiving a security clearance to support government programs.

Benefits

• Industry-leading Competitive pay and great benefits
• II-VI Aerospace and Defense offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Insurance options including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, group life, and short-term disability
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Quarterly profit bases bonus program
• Profit-Sharing program
• Direct deposit
• 401(k) enrollment with match
• Skills enhancements and free training courses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral and other bonus programs

Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Demonstrates and promotes the II-VI Incorporated values: Customer First, Honesty and Integrity, Open Communications, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement and Learning, Manage by the \"Facts\", A Safe, Clean and Orderly Workplace

Candidates acknowledge II-VI A & D has a drug and alcohol policy that provides for pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

II-VI Aerospace and Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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