Manufacturing Engineer

Wavetronix•Springville, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Wavetronix, the global leader in radar-based vehicle detection technologies, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer whose primary task is to provide support to manufacturing processes through process improvement, machine programming, training, and line optimization. They will be the subject matter expert for all equipment in the sensor and related systems processes, ensuring they are ready for production builds with fixtures, tooling, and keeping the maintenance up to date. They will have the ability to manage improvement projects and show both ROI and cost savings. They will research new equipment and propose new methods and processes for efficiency and scrap reductions. This position is based in Springville, Utah. This position will NOT provide relocation assistance nor sponsorship for an immigration case.

Requirements

Wavetronix system for project and task tracking (ClickUp)
SMT strategies
Wavetronix system for part numbers, prints and drawings
ClickUp software tool
humble, hungry and smart

Responsibilities

Ensure that the Assembly lines are production ready. This includes programming, fixtures, tooling, maintenance and repair activities.
Be the expert for each piece of equipment in the Assembly line; robots, injection molding equipment, inspection equipment, ovens and test chambers.
Create fixtures and/or tools that assist production personnel in the assembly of product.
Work with production operators and Process Engineers to improve KPI’s.
Train and support production personnel in the operation of the equipment.
Initiate and sustain a maintenance program for all equipment.
Ensure that any spare parts needed are available and ordered.
Be able to work with machine vendors for training, repair and proposed improvements.
Gather data and present ideas for manufacturing improvement projects.
Complete a process improvement project.
Initiate a relationship with each machine manufacturer and sales reps.
Create a personal training program for each piece of equipment in the assembly process.
Become familiar with the Wavetronix system for part numbers, prints and drawings and how to submit changes.
Create a list of potential projects, time and effort needed for completion and estimated budget along with estimated savings in time, cost or money.
Actively maintain tasks and schedule using ClickUp software tool.
Continue to use observations and interviews with employees to assess the viability and savings of new projects.
Complete 3 or more improvement projects and present them to the manufacturing team with total savings.
Become expert in two assembly/test processes.
Create a training plan on becoming expert in other assigned processes.
Become expert in an additional four or more processes/equipment.
Continue to find new areas for potential savings.
Actively contribute to team chemistry through peer interaction and positive team contribution.
Participate in leadership development efforts.