In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, the Manufacturing Engineer works with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product. He/She works closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, and Sustaining to take the assemblies from initial design through prototype development and into full production. Equipment Development and Implementation
In-house development of manufacturing equipment and fixtures to support early stage
prototype builds Design and realization of manufacturing equipment and fixtures for medium and high volume production Management of suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of manufacturing equipment Characterization and validation of new equipment and fixtures for introduction to the production floor
Process Development and Implementation
Development of new manufacturing processes
Creation of detailed Manufacturing Instructions to support new processes and equipment Layout of production workstations for product flow, ergonomics and efficiency Specification of hand tools for assembly tasks Performance of process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing and capacity modeling Deployment of statistics control on key processes and profile validation Implementation of product traceability and shop floor tracking Training to technicians and line operators Providing of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to design team for process and yield improvement The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded, and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. He/She looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job. Skills And Experience
Experience with mechanical-electrical/mechatronic systems Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment Experience creating process documentation Experience transitioning products from prototype to production Experience introducing new products and new processes into a production environment Experience with design for manufacturability Experience with design for automation Experience with programming PLCs is a plus Experience with designing the layout of a production line in AutoCAD Proficiency designing mechanical equipment, fixturing and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks preferred, Catia is a plus) Proficiency creating detailed drawings from solid models for various fabrication techniques (CNC/manual machining, welding, sheet metal forming) Experience deploying CFM (Continuous Flow Manufacturing), lean manufacturing and statistic control on high volume production Knowledgeable about production quality metrics is a plus Experience working with ESD sensitive components is a plus Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines Exemplary verbal and written communication skills Well organized with meticulous attention to detail Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
Qualifications
BS/MS Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical/manufacturing/design engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.