Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Manufacturing Process Engineer develops, implements, and analyzes manufacturing engineering plans and projects and communicates them to internal and external customers. The role defines, develops, and transfers manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems, and develops manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes. The engineer participates with engineering project teams to coordinate the release of new products, estimates and tracks manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and recommends tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines. The role also maintains records and reporting systems to coordinate manufacturing operations. This position supports cable manufacturing by developing and improving processes, reviewing product designs for manufacturability, assisting with initial builds and prototypes, resolving process and quality issues, and supporting manufacturing on-site. The schedule is 9/80, with nights, weekends, and extended hours as needed to meet schedule requirements. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; alternatively, a graduate degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cable/harness process engineering.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cable manufacturing techniques and IPC/WHMA-A-620, Class 3 workmanship requirements.
- Ability to comprehend schematics, wire lists, wire diagrams, and blueprints.
- Advanced technical and operational knowledge and experience in manufacturing highly technical devices.
- Strong technical experience with SAP ME, SAP ECC, and Teamcenter.
Responsibilities
- Review design requirements, drawings, and parts lists for manufacturability.
- Create processes that meet design and workmanship requirements.
- Evaluate tooling needs and availability.
- Assist Cable Manufacturing’s First Time Build team with initial unit builds and prototype cable assemblies, updating processes as needed.
- Review problem reports and improve or correct processes as warranted.
- Provide input on Engineering Change Requests and implement changes into processes.
- Determine root causes of failures and drive corrective actions.
- Collect and analyze quality-related data and recommend corrective actions to help prevent future defects.
- Participate in process improvement activities.
- Write and update workmanship standards.
- Provide input on engineering specifications.
- Support overtime, including nights, weekends, and extended hours, as needed to meet schedule requirements.
- Help ensure company financial goals are met through timely completion of processes, projects, and other initiatives.
- Work on-site in support of the manufacturing team.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
