Manufacturing Engineer II

Founded in 1966, Positronic is a progressive, global company that builds premium power and signal connectors for several industries, including medical, aerospace and military. We are located across three continents, and are looking for highly motivated, passionate people to join our 500+ team! Discover more at https://www.connectpositronic.com/en/

Job Summary

Manufacturing Engineer II will plan, direct, coordinate, and implement product improvement projects and manufacturing projects. Projects will include the development or improvement of product designs, materials, equipment, processes, packaging, and quality. Projects are expected to reduce cost, be completed on schedule, and within budget.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers, customers, technical and production staff.
• Serve as the first point-of-contact for technical issues and questions.
• Perform fault diagnostics and root cause analysis.
• Read and understand technical documents such as manuals, drawings, specifications, contracts, procedures, work instructions and quality standards.
• Determine product compliance with technical documents.
• Material disposition authority.
• Lead lean manufacturing actives and build teams to identify and eliminate waste.
• Understand and participate in lean-manufacturing activities.
• Develop project budgets, timelines, validation plans, launch plans and coordinate staff.
• Develop product designs, equipment, processes, packaging, and quality controls.
• Develop production layouts and establish workflows.
• Purchase, build, install, and repair equipment.
• Develop equipment maintenance requirements, documents, and schedules.
• Create manuals, drawings, and quality standards.
• Create specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
• Confirm product design, equipment, processes, packaging, and quality controls are compliant.
• Measure product design, equipment, process, packaging, and quality control capability.
• Validate product designs, equipment, processes, packaging, and quality controls.
• Perform time studies, evaluate financial impact and establish production standards.
• Implement product designs, equipment, processes, packaging, and quality controls.
• Maintain production methods, resource groups, and part masters.
• Review new product designs for manufacturability and completeness.
• Provide manufacturing cost estimation for new product design.
• Build and evaluate new product prototypes.
• Follow instructions and accept constructive criticism to produce a positive outcome.
• Complete tasks or projects according to deadlines, including working extra if required.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• Utilize and/or operate machines or tools that press, mill, drill, grind, or saw.
• Use Microsoft Office, Epicor, SolidWorks and other software as required.
• Work with external entities and be willing to travel as required.
• Protect themselves and their co-workers by adhering to all company safety & health policies
• Participate in safety program activities
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or safety coordinator
• Creation of job-related procedures and work instructions.
• Train other employees to job-related procedures and work instructions.
• Lead lean manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate activities of technical and production staff.
• Management of project budget, timeline, validation, and implementation.
• Creation of job-related procedures and work instructions.
• Train other employees to job-related procedures and work instructions.

Requirements

Education:

• Mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or related degree.

Experience:

• 2+ years of related experience

Physical:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead
• Must be able to lift 0-50lbs. frequently

Knowledge:

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Skills:

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Attention to Detail -Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Abilities:

Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Positronic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at hr@connectpositronic.com or at 1-417-866-2322.