Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced

Zebra Technologies • Morris Plains, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra. Design, develop, analyze, and implement manufacturing process in collaboration with Tier 1 suppliers. Lead Tier 1 suppliers teams to identify the root causes and resolution of manufacturing and quality issues. Drive day to day manufacturing operation and New Product Introduction. Supports various operational groups in cost reduction projects of Mass Production and New Products Introduction. Drive continuous improvement to enhance quality, efficiency and cost using LSS and Industry 4.0 as framework. This role is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of three days per week in one of the Zebra office locations listed below: Lincolnshire, IL, Holtsville, NY, Austin, TX. Zebra reserves the right to modify your work location based on business need.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical etc.) with 5+ years of experience OR Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical etc.) with 4+ years of experience
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering/Process engineering /Industrial engineering/Logistics/ Lean Six Sigma
• Strong Knowledge of Process/Industrial Engineering and Lean & Six Sigma (E.g., Design of Experiments & Root-Cause Analysis)
• New Product launch and Project Management experience
• Process FMEA, Control Plan and Error proofing implementation experience
• Creating cost models and performing feasibility analysis
• Working knowledge for project payback analysis and financial justification - ROI
• Working with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Analytical, Safety, Regulatory, Technology Assurance (or equivalent), and Quality Assurance (where applicable), in a technical role
• Proficient in MS office software

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge/ Experience in with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and working in Medical Devices, Personal Care, Consumer Electronics or Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Green Belt

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, and implement manufacturing process in collaboration with Tier 1 suppliers
• Lead Tier 1 suppliers teams to identify the root causes and resolution of manufacturing and quality issues
• Drive day to day manufacturing operation and New Product Introduction
• Supports various operational groups in cost reduction projects of Mass Production and New Products Introduction
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance quality, efficiency and cost using LSS and Industry 4.0 as framework
• Lead, implement and validate Lean Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 maturity level with Tier 1 suppliers or Distribution Centers
• Drive process improvements using LSS and Industry 4.0 tools: for example: Line Balancing, Continuous Flow Line Layout, Point of Use, 5S, TPM, OMS, Cross training, CTQ, PFMEA, Automation, Digitization solutions, etc.
• Conduct LSS & Industry 4.0 audits to measure maturity level and identify opportunities and gaps
• Work with internal and external teams to analyze and improve process focusing on root cause and eliminate the re-occurrence
• Manage Engineering Change, Deviations and MFGO process: Evaluating the impact, risk, and material disposition
• Review and approve work instructions and validate the approved manufacturing process and parameter are correctly implemented
• Ensure production BOM is accurate and aligned with Agile references
• Drive Cost reduction projects implementation with cross functional teams
• Manage assets/fixtures/tools development/fabrication/validation/management
• Review and update Labor and MVA Models
• Makes and implements recommendations to improve process capabilities for Mass Production and New Products introduction
• Develops positive relationships with other engineering disciplines and other functions for solving problems and innovative solutions implementation
• Collaborate with the engineering teams from the concept phase to drive DFX principles

Benefits

• Performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 12% of base pay
• Healthcare
• Wellness
• Inclusion networks
• Continued learning and development offerings
• Community service days
• Traditional insurances
• Compensation
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off offerings
• Flexible work (hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays)
• Annual companywide well-being day
• Long-term incentive equity awards (for some roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees