Manufacturing Engineering Technician IV

HME Careers•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

HME is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineering Technician IV to support manufacturing processes, process improvement, production pilots and prototypes, and equipment maintenance. The technician works with Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Equipment Specialists, equipment manufacturers, manufacturing leads, and assemblers to improve efficiency, cost, quality, and production flow using Lean methods and tools. The role supports manufacturing during operating hours and overtime, including weekends. It also involves frequent contact outside the department or company. The usual work environment is quiet to moderate, with occasional loud noise. The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts or at high, precarious places, and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. Electric shock is a regular risk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requirements

Four or more years of experience.
Working knowledge of electromechanical assembly.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and procedures in the assigned area.
Ability to follow quality processes.
Ability to clearly communicate correct processes to others.
Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

License or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with Manufacturing Engineers to develop and implement methods and procedures that improve flow, reduce cost, or improve quality, maximizing efficiency using Lean methods and tools.
Create or update process Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
Train operators on manufacturing equipment, processes, procedures, and best practices.
Serve as the Manufacturing Engineering point of contact for pilots and prototypes.
Facilitate pilot and prototype runs with Manufacturing and evaluate builds for design-for-manufacturing issues.
Assist in identifying, designing, fabricating, and/or assembling manufacturing fixtures and tools to improve manufacturing processes.
Work with leads and assemblers to generate and implement continuous improvement ideas.
Support Manufacturing during operating hours and overtime, including weekends.
Review manufacturing process data to identify bottlenecks, potential quality issues, and process inefficiencies.
Perform root cause analysis with the Process Engineer, implement corrective and preventative actions, and monitor their effectiveness.
Provide or create process data reports for Process Engineers and Manufacturing as directed by Process Engineering.
Work with the Equipment Specialist to maintain, adjust, calibrate, and/or repair manufacturing equipment.
Work with equipment manufacturers to troubleshoot equipment issues.