Manufacturing Engineer
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract opportunity in Orlando, FL.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
3+ years manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
3+ years experience with painting, priming, plating, and coating lines
Experience driving root cause corrective action response to quality defects
Experience authoring work instructions and rework instructions
Experience with non-conforming material procedures and material review board (MRB)
Experience collaborating with shop floor personnel to troubleshoot challenges and defects
Experience working with cross functional operations team (quality, shop floor, supervision, production planning, engineering) to identify process improvement opportunities to reduce HPU and defects
Experience interpreting military specifications for materials, paints, and coatings
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
Continuous improvement / Lean 6S experience
Analytical and problem solving skills
Communication skills
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our dynamic Machining Operations Center/Manufacturing Engineering Team. As part of this collaborative team, you will contribute to the creation and continuous improvement of special processes for ultraprecision machined components.
What You Will Be Doing:
Collaborate with other Manufacturing Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Production stakeholders.
Create/modify detailed work instructions and other shop-floor documentation to support production needs.
Create fixture and tooling concepts and drawings.
Provide shop-floor support as necessary to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
Investigate and perform Root Cause analysis of component non-conformances and ensure implementation of effective Corrective Action.
Monitor and report on quality, schedule, and cost performance of assigned projects/programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Willingness to learn and receive training, and when required, train others.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
CARC paint, nickel plating, passivation, surface preparation procedures prior to bonding/priming/painting, mixing, curing, heat treatment, dry film thickness evaluation, wet tape adhesion testing
Experience reviewing opportunities for capital investment and automation technology for masking/priming/painting/coating processes
Knowledge of precision measuring tools, gauges, and equipment.
Experience with 3D printing and designing tooling for paint/coating application
Experience utilizing CREO or NX for CAD
Familiarity with ISO9000 and AS9100 industry standards, and common military specifications.
Validating chemical solutions via titration and pH measurement
Running test panels to validate plating line process
Monitoring production equipment such as pumps, heating elements, tank liners, etc.
Ordering chemicals/materials
Monitoring DI water system
Disposes of chemical waste properly
3+ years experience with handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Manufacturing environment - Exposure to production equipment, PPE such as goggles and steel toed shoes required
Chemistry environment - Exposure to hazardous chemicals, PPE such as respirators, lab coats, goggles, etc. required
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Accredited Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
WORK HOURS:
Full-Time-4/10- 1st Shift- 06:00am-04:00pm
Job Location: Orlando, FL
Rate: Up to $53.65 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 04/01/2026
Attention: Kristie Hardage
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: khardage@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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