Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics.

Job Summary :

The Manufacturing Engineer performs complex and varied work to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness.

Essential Functions :

• Mentor’s the team and more junior ME’s, providing training and coaching whenever possible
• Lead interdisciplinary teams on assigned projects
• Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, flow, fixtures and tooling as needed to support production.
• Investigate, recommend, and implement manufacturing cost reduction and product improvement programs
• Identify root cause and corrective actions for manufacturing problem
• Participate in customer specification and statement of work reviews
• Participate in the review and evaluation of new product designs or design changes
• Review and analyze design change request initiated by manufacturing personnel to determine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and verify justification for change
• Evaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production in conjunction with production supervision, purchasing and other groups
• Perform a variety of cost analyses, e.g., cost estimates for quotations or "make or buy" decisions
• Develop manufacturing operating instructions
• Develop and track manufacturing metrics to monitor the health of processes
• Evaluate non-conformances as part of the Material Review Board
• Direct work activities of production operators to aid in problem solving
• Develop procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications
• Coordinate with vendors and customers
• Ability to identify and prioritize work with limited input from manager
• Able to develop ROI or business case and present to management in the support of capital equipment, new product or process development and productivity improvements.
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications :

• E xperience : 3 to 5+ years’ experience as Manufacturing Engineer
• Kn owledge : Practical application of the theories of modern production principles and methods as applied to a high technology design and manufacturing operation;

Knowledge of material characteristics and processing, chemicals, basic concepts of : electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer.

• Skills / Abilities : Effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization
• E ducation / Certification : BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material science, or related field

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

Working Conditions :

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to : eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel / wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Must be available to work overtime, as needed
• Flexible work schedule to support production

Standing : up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting : up to 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds) : up to 25 pounds

Pushing (in pounds) : up to 50 pounds

Mental / Visual : use of microscope and computer

Workspace : cubicle / desk