Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME)

Mirion•Meriden, CT

9d•$80,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Mirion Technologies is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to apply broad technical knowledge in electronic and electromechanical engineering while working with external suppliers and internal sourcing, quality engineering, and R&D/NPI teams. The role requires effective communication with senior management, strategic perspective, management of multiple priorities, and strong relationships with internal and external teams. The position works with suppliers to support manufacturing processes from design through production, improve processes, reduce costs, and support externally supplied components, tools, and equipment. It also develops and executes material cost-reduction initiatives, analyzes manufacturing and bill-of-material costs, and contributes to cross-functional value analysis and value engineering efforts. The preferred base location is Meriden, Connecticut, and travel may be required globally up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
8–10 years of progressive experience in design engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a production environment.
Strong mechanical design experience using 3D CAD software; Autodesk Suite, particularly Inventor, is preferred.
Technical knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes, including PCBA assembly, electronics testing, mechanical assembly, injection molding, extrusion, metal fabrication, forming, welding, and surface finishing or coating.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze technical data and engineering drawings or specifications, and translate requirements into action plans.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and processes under concurrent deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple, rapidly changing priorities.
Exposure to Should Cost Modeling techniques and BOM analysis for identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Strong knowledge and experience with Lean techniques and Operational Excellence tools, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen facilitation, problem solving, strategy deployment, 6S, and Six Sigma.
Demonstrated ability to use data to solve problems and strong critical-thinking skills.
Ability to conduct complex analytics and synthesize insights into actionable initiatives.
Continuous process-improvement mindset and ability to lead and manage change.
Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
Ability to coach and facilitate teams.
Working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP/MRP system.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate proficiently between international sites and suppliers.
Willingness and ability to travel globally as needed, up to 30%.
Ability to read and interpret business and technical materials, write reports and business correspondence, and present information effectively.
Ability to perform practical calculations and apply basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree such as an MBA.
Certifications in Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
Solid financial and statistics acumen.
English/Spanish or English/French communication skills; multilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with external suppliers to integrate manufacturing processes from design through production and foster partnerships that support continuous improvement and cost reduction.
Support product, process, and production requirements for externally supplied components, tools, and equipment.
Identify operational improvements in manufacturing workflow, production tools, and process documentation.
Support the search for, establishment of, and development of new suppliers.
Work with engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies in product drawings and specifications and evaluate cost-reduction and quality-improvement opportunities.
Develop and execute material cost-reduction initiatives and strategies to improve cost-effectiveness.
Analyze manufacturing costs, identify cost drivers, and implement cost-effectiveness strategies.
Participate in cross-functional Value Analysis/Value Engineering cost-saving workshops.
Drive product bill-of-material cost analysis to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
Coordinate and support material-savings initiatives related to supplier purchase-price reduction projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.