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Manufacturing Engineer at Compotech in Brewer, ME
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Job Description
Description
Title: Manufacturing Engineer (MFE)
Main Department: Engineering and Product Development (EPD)
Sub Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Summary: A Manufacturing Engineer at Compotech is a driven problem-solver who bridges the gap between design and production. They bring a strong understanding of the implementation and support of manufacturing processes, ranging from composites to metal fabrication. Detail-oriented yet innovative, they balance throughput, reliability, and cost-reduction while collaborating across engineering and quality teams to transform complex concepts into scalable, high-quality production realities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports the planning, design, production, and testing phases for Compotech’s various programs.
- Identifies and reviews processing methods and materials, then develops and recommends improvements to meet production needs.
- Contributes to writing technical reports and papers detailing research and development activities for clients and sponsors.
- Researches, recommends, and determines specifications for the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Identifies and interacts with various vendors and manufacturers to ensure project alignment.
- Travels occasionally to support system training, technical presentations, and testing events.
- Assists production teams with technically challenging projects, including robotic programming and process/product optimizations
Requirements:
- B.S. in related Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical or other manufacturing focused discipline) or A.S. with applicable work experience.
- Experience and/or coursework in some of the following areas: 3 axis CNC machining, CAM, composite manufacturing, automation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and constant deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with Compotech’s engineers, technicians, interns, and contractors.
- Excellent 3D computer aided design (CAD) skills using SolidWorks®.
- Experience with complex assemblies, multi-body parts, drawings, and equations.
- Experience in conceptual design and design modifications to meet budgetary constraints.
- Experience with design, integration, and management of complex systems.
- Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) practices and processes.
- 1 to 8+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Experience with design of composite structures and materials.
- Experience with additive manufacturing
- PLC operation and integration
- Controls wiring
Requirements
U.S. citizenship is required