Manufacturing Engineer

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Springfield, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1966, Positronic is a progressive, global company that builds premium power and signal connectors for several industries, including medical, aerospace and military. We are located across three continents, and are looking for highly motivated, passionate people to join our team! We offer an excellent benefit package, highlighted by low-cost health insurance, quarterly bonus program and a 4% employee-match 401k retirement plan. Discover more at https://www.connectpositronic.com/en/

Requirements

Mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or related degree.
2+ years of related experience or equivalent combination.
Regular walking, standing, sitting, climbing, bending, and crouching.
May lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Use of hand tools, technical equipment, and standard office technology.
Intermediate understanding of lean manufacturing and cost analysis.
Manufacturing workflows, process validations, and quality controls.
Project planning tools, engineering systems, and documentation practices.
Problem-solving using root cause and failure mode analysis.
Cross-functional communication and technical writing.
Data-driven decision making and process optimization.
Equipment procurement and layout design.
Lead technical projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
Analyze process performance and suggest improvements.
Coordinate validations and manage project timelines.
Interpret and apply engineering standards independently.
Must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.
Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Responsibilities

Lead improvement projects for products, equipment, processes, and layouts.
Develop project plans, budgets, and validation strategies.
Review and improve product designs for manufacturability.
Implement lean manufacturing and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Validate and implement new tools, equipment, and quality controls.
Conduct time studies and recommend production standards.
Estimate manufacturing costs and support prototype evaluations.
Create and maintain manuals, drawings, and work instructions.
Train staff and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Collaborate with suppliers and customers on technical issues.
Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.