Position: Manufacturing Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Salary Exempt Rev. Date: 01/03/2024
SUMMARY
Responsible for performing a variety of engineering duties related to the planning, design, support of new processes/products, improving manufacturing methods and initiating design changes for cost effectiveness.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the activities related to the support of Printed Circuit Board, Cable & Wire, and/or Final Assembly processes including analyzing & improving quality, capacity, and capability.
- Perform root cause analysis, process capability studies, and implement process controls to ensure process performance requirements are met and sustained.
- Support the execution of Design of Experiment studies.
- Create and maintain process and equipment documentation to support new and existing products.
- Provide technical support for new product launches including establishing process recipes, tooling procurement, and supporting Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews.
- Assist new technology development with emphasis in continuous improvement and benchmarking.
- Capable of reading mechanical CAD drawings, 3D models, Schematics
- Apply verbal and written communications skills in periodic and special reports/presentations.
- Timely completion of small-scale projects.
- Learns, understands, and uses the applicable technical skills, implementations, and methodologies.
- Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of a more experienced engineer.
- Applies standard practices & techniques in specific situations, adjusts & correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows through with a series of related detailed steps or processes.
- Receives frequent/regular supervision - daily contact from Principal Engineer and/or manager
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Comply with and support the health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field plus 1+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with providing technical support of automated PCBA, wire/cable, final assembly processes & equipment.
- Experience in assisting in execution of designed experiments (DOEs)
- Team support skills, project management skills, and the capability to communicate and influence others.
- Experience utilizing problem solving, troubleshooting and decision-making tools.
- Strong communication & project management skills
- Training in Green Belt / Black Belt Six Sigma preferred
- Experience with one or more of: SMT, Wave Solder, Coating/Epoxy/Potting, Laser Marking, Sonic Welding is preferred
- Experience in equipment and process development, implementation, and support.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program