Manufacturing Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to maintain, develop, and support manufacturing and coordinate the launch of new products/projects from prototype to production. The individual will continuously improve our manufacturing processes in an effort to maximize quality, productivity, and cost. The ideal candidate possesses superior problem-solving skills, electrical component troubleshooting skills, is detail- and process-oriented, and demonstrates excellent collaboration skills in team situations. Key deliverables for the position are to drive improvements and sustainment of the metrics established for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost on both sustaining product and new opportunities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment, documents processes via work instructions and trains team to standards. Support the manufacturing team in resolving issues identified during production including those related to electromechanical components and systems. Design, develop, and qualify poka-yoke and fixturing strategies to be used in reducing process variation in assembly processes. Diagnosing and resolving issues related to both electrical and mechanical aspects of systems. Develop and implement process improvements related to cycle time reduction, cost reduction, and other activities by reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities. Provide feedback to engineering on new designs with a focus on ensuring Design for Manufacturability and Design for Reliability. Participate in design review and review/approve part drawings from engineering. Act as customer advocate when addressing quality issues by utilizing problem solving techniques to drive to root cause / corrective action for any escapes. Support the Engineering Change Order (ECO) system from generation through implementation. Design tooling/fixturing and establish process flow that enables the safest possible working environment. Establish part criticality levels based on design intent and correlation to system performance. Perform first article inspections/qualification of internally machined and supplied parts as needed. Implement AQL-driven sampling plans and methods to ensure part compliance and drive supplier accountability. Design and test product packaging in accordance with ISTA standards. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Skills/Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on, on-the-job experience as a manufacturing engineer or in a related technical role SolidWorks drawing and modeling proficiency Understanding how electrical controls and mechanical parts work together Strong understanding of electrical components and their integration into electromechanical systems for troubleshooting and creating test procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, quality tools and techniques, including: FMEA, Design for Manufacturability (DfM), Statistical Process Control, and variation reduction. Proficient with mechanical inspection using hand tools, calipers, force gauges, etc. Excellent computer skills (CAD, Microsoft Office & ERP) Desired Skills/Experience: Experience in machining and/or precision mechanical assembly. Kaizen and/or Lean Manufacturing experience. Workign knowledge of CMM inspection equipment. Basic familiarity with ISO:9001 standard. Understanding of regulatory requirements related to RoHS and REACH. Experience with complex electromechanical instrument or development manufacture and supply would be favorable. Experience with complex electromechanical instrument or development manufacture and supply Critical Success Factors: Superior organization and problem-solving skills. Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills. Strong analytical skills: ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly to all functions within the organization. Strong proponent of continuous improvement and organizational change. Proven ability to develop and write technical documentation. Ability to define and work to deadlines. Education: Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field. TRAVEL:

Created: 2024-10-19