About FRASCA

FRASCA, a FlightSafety International company, designs and manufactures simulation technology and components that increase pilot safety. Based in Illinois, FRASCA consistently delivers exceptional quality products for flight academies, universities, and military organizations worldwide. FRASCA produces a range of high-fidelity, competitively priced fixed wing and rotary simulation equipment designed to prepare every pilot for real-world mission scenarios. Over 3000 FRASCA simulators have been delivered worldwide. 

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the daily support of manufacturing from the engineering side. This position would be the first point of contact and take care of any questions/issues from the Mechanical shop, Machine shop, Customer service and Final assembly.

• Support manufacturing from the engineering side from machine shop to final assembly


• Support customer service


• Help source potential vendors for sheet metal, 3D printing, machining, etc.


• Source replacement/ substitute parts 


• Update parts/drawings as required 


• Design fixtures/tooling for manufacturing


• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.


• Identify areas where costs can be reduced by improving processes and implementing cost-saving measures


• Determine root causes of failures and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods


• Train production personnel in new or existing methods(chain tensioning, belt tensioning, etc.)


• Stay up to date on processes for 3D printing, machining, powdercoating, etc.


• Support for proposals(Facility drawings, renderings, etc.)


• Assist with design tasks as time allows

• BS in Engineering

• 2+ years experience as a Manufacturing Engineer

• Solidworks, Microsoft Office
• Experience with mills, lathes, welding, sheet metal
• 3D printing experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and good communication skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to sit, use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The teammate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The teammate must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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