Job Description
Bird is recognized as the expert in RF communications, measurement, and management, providing innovative RF products, systems, services, and educational solutions to the wireless industry. Our employees enjoy working for a privately owned manufacturing business where their contributions make a great impact. Bird offers a competitive wage / benefit package, including medical / dental / vision, 401K, and a bonus.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Responsible for the formulation, administration and coordination of the manufacturing policies and practices designed to improve operating performance, reduce waste and delays, improve quality, and otherwise promote cost improvement and process control for all of manufacturing.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
General function is to provide manufacturing process support to production and actively participate in the development process of new products.
Specific Responsibilities :
1. Plans and coordinates projects of major scope and importance
2. Provide manufacturing cost savings suggestions and implementation
3. Actively participate in the NPI process in a concurrent engineering role
4. Responsible for the technical implementation of lean manufacturing within your responsible areas
5. Capital equipment justifications for performance and product improvement
6. Responsible for definition of safe manufacturing practices within your responsible areas
7. Other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Formal training in Electronics or Electro-Mechanical technology or equivalent experience. Assembly expertise (electronics / mechanical), teaming skills, disciplines of problem solving, documentation background (prints, instructions, etc.), lean manufacturing techniques, quick changeovers (SMED), and process characterization and optimization.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Operate a computer and keyboard; able to use a phone; sit for long periods; communicate using speech, hearing, and vision skills.
EEO / AA / M / F / VET / DISABILITY EMPLOYER
Bird Technologies is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Bird is committed to respecting human rights across its operations. This includes providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Bird is also committed to ensuring that no products or materials used by Bird are sourced from suppliers engaged in human rights abuses, such as forced or child labor.
Manufacturing Engineer • Solon, OH, US