Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Work concurrently with cross functional departments to develop manufacturing processes that are robust, error-proofed, and efficient to perform.

Conduct time studies to aid in tracking product labor cost, line balancing, and productivity.

Lead pre-production build activity and oversees the design transition into full production.

Continually assess cost reduction opportunities with design, process, or material changes.

Facilitates the design and fabrication of basic tooling and fixtures to aid in manufacturing.

Provide manufacturing engineering feedback during product design reviews.

Create clear and concise work instructions, test instructions, detailed reports, and other documentation as required.

Assist in training Production Associates when requested.

Support Manufacturing Operations and help ensure daily production targets and metrics are met.

Assist in troubleshooting electro-mechanical system failures and help perform root cause analyses and corrective action.

Initiate Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN's).

Work with the Design and Manufacturing Operations groups on resolving supplier quality issues.

Support the development of a safe, ergonomic, and environmentally sound workplace.

Work with customers and sales team to define requirements and scope of new products and translate them into working engineering specifications.

Able to lead small teams in problem solving sessions or lean kaizens.

Skills and Experience:

Skilled practitioner of Lean Manufacturing and use of Six Sigma tools and methodologies.

Experience providing R&D groups improvement ideas and opportunities during the product development phase.

Hand-on experience developing box-build @type Production lines.

Demonstrated flexibility, self-direction, and self-discipline in planning and accomplishing objectives and in meeting deadlines with limited supervision.

Experience writing clear and concise work instructions for the production personnel to use to properly build products.

Must possess a continuous-improvement mindset with a "Can-Do" attitude and actively seek solutions to problems, good team player with a pleasant personality.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Visio, AutoCAD, or Solidworks experience is a plus.

Must have excellent problem-solving skills and possess good analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Familiarity with ESD prevention, IPC-A-610/J-STD workmanship standards, and Quality Management System Standards; ISO 9001 and 13485, and FDA standards knowledge and experience are desirable.

Proficiency using basic electronic test and measurement equipment including Calipers, Multimeters, Power Supplies, etc.

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

Travel and working extended workdays as required to support Manufacturing Operations.

Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted; must be able to sit and/or stand up to 8 hours per day uninterrupted.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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