Manufacturing Process Engineer
About The Position
Brooks Instrument is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer based in Corona, California. The position supports production processes and daily operations for new and existing products assigned to Business Units, with the goal of optimizing efficiency and performance. The engineer uses the ITW toolbox to help achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives in accordance with the ISO 9001 quality system. The role develops manufacturing processes and process instructions, provides technical and maintenance support for production equipment, and works with Design Engineering on product design, introduction, and changes. It also supports fixture design and error-proofing, equipment validation, new product development pilots, process failure-mode analysis, manufacturing KPI reporting, engineering change orders, and guidance for manufacturing personnel. The position requires independent work with minimal supervision. The work involves both production and office settings and may include moderate to high noise levels. Physical activities include kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting up to approximately 20 pounds, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering is required.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
- Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
- Two or more years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, electro-mechanical, semiconductor, or flow controls industries preferred.
- Working experience with statistical process control (SPC) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop manufacturing processes and changes to process instructions (OMS) by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and consulting equipment vendors.
- Provide technical expertise and maintenance related to manufacturing and production equipment, responding quickly and efficiently.
- Interface with Design Engineering on new product design and introduction, and product changes, to consider cost effectiveness, manufacturing feasibility, and productivity.
- Assist in developing fixture designs and improving existing fixtures for poke-yoke or error-proofing and quality assurance.
- Support hardware and software validations on production equipment before release to operations, and ensure processes follow the ECN release process.
- Support new product development by leading Gate 5 pre-pilot and pilot activities, preparing reports and recommendations, and participating in PFMEA completion.
- Prepare reports on manufacturing KPI information or trends, including yield, scrap, and rework, and use the information to identify and implement manufacturing improvements.
- Review, communicate, and implement engineering change orders to sustain production, reduce cost, and improve yield.
- Provide guidance to manufacturing technicians, team leads, and operators.
- Work independently with minimal supervision and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Vacation, personal days, and holidays
- Continuing education reimbursement program
- Flexible spending accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
