Manufacturing Engineering Technician

OSI Systems • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories. The Manufacturing Engineer Technician will be responsible for supporting manufacturing readiness and capabilities, implementing and maintaining production environment setup, and reviewing and improving production planning. Will act as a direct-supporting link between manufacturing operators, production support and engineering. The role will emphasize and focus on electrical and electro-mechanical assembly.

Requirements

• Associates degree
• Some manufacturing experience, preferably in the defense industry
• Hands-on experience using, maintaining, and supporting manufacturing equipment
• Ability to travel at least 5% of the time
• Knowledge of various electronics manufacturing equipment and tooling
• Experience performing or directly supporting fastening, wiring, soldering, fabrication, assembly, testing
• Ability to interpret drawings, product and performance specifications, and systems integration technical data
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and power tools
• Working knowledge of assembly manufacturing processes
• Experience improving manufacturing processes
• Awareness of IPC-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 electronics standards

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a technical field
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Lean / Six Sigma Yellow, Green, or Black Belt Certification
• Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action Investigations
• Experience identifying and capturing best manufacturing practices into work instructions
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Inventor, Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, tooling, and fixtures for circuit card assemblies (CCA), electronic box build assemblies, wiring harnesses, cabinet assemblies, and final products
• Implements, maintains, and improves manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of electronic products
• Supports development and improvement of manufacturing processes for new electronic designs, including production equipment, assembly methods, test support, and production flow
• Refines and enhances production processes by applying continuous improvement methods and Lean manufacturing principles across electrical and electro-mechanical manufacturing
• Reviews defect trends, rework drivers, and cycle times to identify opportunities to reduce cost and improve quality through changes to assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, materials, and product design
• Interprets engineering requirements, drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material to establish and support production work instructions.
• Assists with manufacturing documentation, including FMEA, control plans, process flows, work instructions, travelers, and inspection and test plans.
• Troubleshoots production issues and provides technical guidance to manufacturing teams using process knowledge, data analysis, and root cause investigation; works directly with engineering to implement engineering changes as assigned
• Participates in design reviews, manufacturing readiness reviews, supplier quality reviews and audits, first article inspections, failure investigations, and other assigned tasks
• Upholds the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Benefits

• Life at OSI
• various options for health plans
• access to 401(k) retirement plan
• health savings account
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• leave of absence programs
• an array of voluntary benefits
• paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty
• flexible time-off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree