Manufacturing Engineer

TouchTronics Inc • Elkhart, IN

47d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is classified as exempt in accordance with applicable Federal and State wage and hour laws, meeting the criteria for the professional exemption, which requires advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning customarily acquired through specialized education. As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will plan, manage, and execute on manufacturing priorities that will continually enhance the quality standards and manufacturing efficiencies to ensure both customer and business goals are achieved.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required.
• 4+ years of direct Manufacturing Engineering or Electronics Engineering experience in research, repair, product validation, along with process enhancement experience.
• Advanced manufacturing, product, and process optimization skills required.
• Excellent researching, planning, prioritization, organizational, and execution skills.
• High attention to quality and detail with knowledge of electronic board components to finished products, test fixtures, and machine optimization.
• Excellent ability in creating schematics, analyzing processes, and validating data is essential.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to read and analyze blueprints.
• Knowledge and understanding of Smart systems, sensor technology, and Smart controls.
• Intermediate use of Microsoft programs (such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ERP systems is also required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate technical information, train team members, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach with team members and customers.
• Strong project management and influencing skills.
• Has a strong desire to continuously improve products and processes of ease of use and ease of assembly.
• High sense of urgency with strong follow-through to ensure project plan timelines, guideposts, and due dates are achieved.
• Innovative and able to engage with new technology.
• High attention to quality to maintain and grow customers (both internally & externally).
• Must be able to take initiative, be forward-thinking, and make solid decisions focused on the goals of the organization.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and the ability to meet performance expectations, including quality, efficiency, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• A solid foundational understanding of ISO/Quality Systems, Safety, Lean Thinking, 5S, and Six Sigma is preferred.
• Able to manage to KPI's and create ongoing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, designs, and provides input on new product designs to ensure manufacturing viability and ease of production assembly.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues on current parts/products in Production to ensure product meets the scope while also ensuring "ease of assembly" and issues corrective actions when needed.
• Manages the product validation for releases of new or enhanced feature sets, from concept through production release, ensuring that all products meet quality standards, customer requirements, and "ease of assembly" before product launch.
• Reviews and/or validates service manuals and product materials, ensuring accurate information and instructions.
• Supports Quality to ensure product and process changes are implemented and maintained.
• Leads and coordinates the build, repair, and calibration of test fixtures (electrical) and manufacturing fixtures/tooling for Production to meet quality and manufacturing standards.
• Collaborates and mentors' others to drive the enhancement of individual skills in Lean efficiencies, quality standards, and systems optimization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Supports other areas of Engineering and the business for the overall success of the company.
• Supports and promotes workplace safety in alignment with company policies and applicable OSHA standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level