Manufacturing Engineer

Amphenol•Allen, TX

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer will oversee the design and build of tooling, fixturing and automation for the manufacture of new and current products as well as evaluate production processes and recommend and implement improvements. The candidate will generate work instructions for various processes across the factory. The candidate will also interface with outside tooling/fixturing and equipment suppliers, manage and troubleshoot equipment, and work closely with other members of the engineering team on projects as required.

Requirements

Must be skilled in AutoCad, Solid Works or equivalent CAD tools
Understanding of GD&T inspection methods and equipment
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Tools; Value Stream Mapping, 5s, Standardized Work, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Error Proofing, Set up Reduction, Continuous Flow, & Pull Systems
Proactive with desire to improve organization performance
Strong understanding of best practices in customer service
Strong interpersonal and team work skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis and suiting methodology.
Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving methods (i.e. 5Y, 8D, Fishbone)
Experience in aerospace or automotive.
Excellent PC skills, written and verbal communication skills.
Must work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Design and develop manufacturing tooling and fixtures
Develop specifications and analyze supplier quotations for purchase of new production equipment, automation and tooling/fixturing
Work closely with development engineering and production team during launch of new products to ensure safe and timely launch
Generate work instructions and procedures for tools, equipment and processes within the factory
Facilitate and perform training on manufacturing procedures and processes
Facilitate cross-functional process improvement teams
Standardizing workmanship across the organization
Develop and implement Manufacturing Control Plans based on DFMEA and PFMEA
Implement and monitor process capability for continuous improvement
Coordinate failure analysis; ensure true root cause identification and appropriate corrective actions related to tooling and equipment
Utilize quality control tools to highlight failure analysis and prioritize improvement activities
Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of the products