Associate Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
HID is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic professional, willing to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment to support production to high level satisfaction, while ensuring that the company's standards around Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost are upheld. This role requires critical thinking, ability to work under pressure, and willingness to work individually and well as with others to troubleshoot and tackle issues swiftly. HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions. This is more than just a job - it's your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions. Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security. As our Associate Manufacturing Engineer, you'll support HID's success by: Providing low level/immediate support to Mercury production to enable fulfillment by obtaining a good grasp of the existing operation solution platform (both SW and HW). Providing a technical and/or non-technical interface between the Contract Manufacturer and HID Manufacturing Engineering and Quality. Managing/supporting New Product Introduction transitions through design verification and into Contract Manufacturer production. Monitoring Production and Quality performance and work with the Contract Manufacturer to drive continuous improvement. Performing failure analysis on nonfunctioning HID products, understanding the root caused and addressing with appropriate teams and corrective actions; collecting data to drive continuous improvement and prevent reoccurrence of the same failures. Performing in-process inspection and on finished product at the contract manufacturer in accordance to HID products drawings and recording results on appropriate documentation; communicating any discrepancies to the person(s) responsible for root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action activities. Supporting Value Analysis/Value Engineering projects and workshops. Providing production line support including, but not limited to, implementing process improvements, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing operator inquiries. Ensuring Engineering Change Order to production parts and processes are being tracked and implemented accordingly. Reviewing, creating and/or implementing Document (DCN), Manufacturing (MCO) and/or Engineering (ECO) change orders when needed. Developing documented guidelines, work instructions (WRI) and training for manufacturing processes and/or equipment (tooling, fixturing, gages, etc) introduction as needed
Requirements
- Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent technical school education in related discipline.
- 0-2 years of manufacturing industry experience in Access Control, RFID Contactless card, Biometrics, Printers and Controllers.
- Software proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel & Project, SolidWorks) is a must.
- Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, bills of material (BOM), tech journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of programming languages (Python, C#, etc.) is a plus.
- Exposure to database management systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Providing low level/immediate support to Mercury production to enable fulfillment by obtaining a good grasp of the existing operation solution platform (both SW and HW).
- Providing a technical and/or non-technical interface between the Contract Manufacturer and HID Manufacturing Engineering and Quality.
- Managing/supporting New Product Introduction transitions through design verification and into Contract Manufacturer production.
- Monitoring Production and Quality performance and work with the Contract Manufacturer to drive continuous improvement.
- Performing failure analysis on nonfunctioning HID products, understanding the root caused and addressing with appropriate teams and corrective actions; collecting data to drive continuous improvement and prevent reoccurrence of the same failures.
- Performing in-process inspection and on finished product at the contract manufacturer in accordance to HID products drawings and recording results on appropriate documentation; communicating any discrepancies to the person(s) responsible for root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action activities.
- Supporting Value Analysis/Value Engineering projects and workshops.
- Providing production line support including, but not limited to, implementing process improvements, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing operator inquiries.
- Ensuring Engineering Change Order to production parts and processes are being tracked and implemented accordingly. Reviewing, creating and/or implementing Document (DCN), Manufacturing (MCO) and/or Engineering (ECO) change orders when needed.
- Developing documented guidelines, work instructions (WRI) and training for manufacturing processes and/or equipment (tooling, fixturing, gages, etc) introduction as needed
Benefits
- Competitive salary and rewards package
- Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
- A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
- Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
- To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
