Manufacturing Engineer

At Volt, our greatest strength is our people

Volt is immediately hiring for Manufacturing Engineer - in Tucson, AZ 85756

Job description:

• The Manufacturing Engineer will support a machining factory environment, working directly on the production floor to troubleshoot CNC machining processes, enhance manufacturing efficiency, and ensure products meet technical and quality requirements. This role focuses on continuous improvement, machining optimization, documentation, and production readiness within a fast?paced manufacturing setting.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with machinists to improve machining efficiency and train operators to meet hardware and quality requirements (primary responsibility).
• Troubleshoot and support CNC machining operations, including lathes and mills, to ensure consistent production throughput.
• Apply expertise in cutting tool technology, fixture design, and CNC programming to establish best manufacturing practices.
• Develop production?level CNC programs and prove out first?article parts on 3?, 4?, and 5?axis mills and live?tooling lathes.
• Provide feedback to drafting and design engineering teams to improve manufacturability in future designs.
• Support training and development of production machinists to enhance skillsets and knowledge base.
• Develop and maintain standard machining documentation to support CNC programs using CAM systems.
• Utilize technical expertise to meet production goals related to productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to drive process improvements and cost reduction.
• Ensure manufacturing processes deliver products that meet quality, cost, reliability, and consistency requirements.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp?up activities.
• Conduct research for equipment acquisition and prepare ROI justifications.
• Generate tooling concepts and cycle?time estimates for bid and proposal activities.
• Serve as a technical troubleshooter for machining, assembly, and manufacturing process issues.
• Collaborate with Application Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Suppliers, and Customers to resolve technical and production challenges.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and comply with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers while fostering a collaborative team environment.

This is 12 months Full- time- contract with possible hire opportunity.

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance

Required:

• High proficiency in CNC manufacturing using Mastercam CAD/CAM software.
• Demonstrated expertise in 5?axis CNC programming.
• Experience with live?tooling lathe programming.
• Ability to design tooling and fixture concepts for CNC machining.
• Hands?on manufacturing shop floor experience, working closely with machinists and operators.
• Experience creating CNC programs and standard work instructions.
• Strong background in Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of technical drawing interpretation and GD&T.
• Experience with inspection and part verification, including handheld measurement tools.
• Ability to assess manufacturability and communicate design alternatives.
• Proven success in fast?paced manufacturing environments

Desired Skill Sets:

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ACE or CORE
• Experience with MRP/ERP/SAP Systems
• Experience with design: CATIA V, SolidWorks, CREO etc.
• Microsoft 365 Suite
• Siemens NX experience
• High Precision ID/OD Grinding
• Demonstrated experience working with automated manufacturing cells
• Knowledge of military and industry standards and specifications

Education level required:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and typically a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or BSME, BSIE, or equivalent technical degree with 8 years' experience or 10-15 years of related experience can be considered in lieu of degree completion.

Pay Range: $78.00 - $83.00 per hour.

* Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Innova Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at volt-information-sciences-privacy-policy.pdf ?