Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Rantec Power Systems Inc.•Los Osos, CA

17d•$128,000 - $166,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the manufacturability of products. This role involves developing and monitoring manufacturing processes and tools to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective production while maintaining quality and safety standards. The engineer will also develop and maintain expertise in electronics assembly and systems integration, partner with Design Engineering for Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and act as the DFM Gatekeeper for new product engineering documents. Key responsibilities include ensuring successful product transfers from design to manufacturing, identifying and procuring necessary fixtures, tooling, and equipment, and designing manufacturing methods using Lean concepts to meet cost targets. The role also requires creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation, managing tasks and suppliers, resolving production issues, and monitoring production processes for improvements. Participation in Material Review Boards, stop-light meetings, and RCCA Analyses is expected, along with managing and implementing recommendations for product labor and machine times. Continuous professional development is encouraged. The position may require flexible hours or different shifts and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.). Punctuality and consistent attendance are essential functions of this role.

Requirements

BS degree in a related Engineering discipline
5+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Sound reasoning skills (critical thinking) in risk assessment and regarding acceptance/rejection of material.
Knowledge in electrical and mechanical assembly and inspection requirements including current industry standards
CAD/CAM/GD&T
6S and Lean Manufacturing
Statistical Process Control methodology
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside sources
This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain expertise in "Best Practice" Electronics Assembly and Systems Integration.
Partner with Design Engineering from product inception to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidelines are followed.
Review and approve all new product engineering documents as the Manufacturing DFM Gatekeeper.
Ensure assigned products are successfully transferred from design to manufacturing.
Identify, design, procure, and validate all fixtures, tooling, and equipment needed to meet business plan.
Using Lean concepts, design and document manufacturing methods that meet production cost targets.
Photo-document production processes and create detailed Assembly Instructions (AI), Manufacturing Operation Instructions (MOI), Training Cources (TC), Job Breakdown (JB), Process Control Plan (PCP) and other technical documentations to control the method of manufacturing.
Maintain and improve production documentation and tooling, as required.
Manage tasks and suppliers to meet schedule demands.
Resolve production problems quickly and effectively through responsive engineering support.
Monitor & audit production processes for efficiency, throughput, and safety improvements.
Monitor defect trends and evaluate scrap events for process improvements and error-proofing.
Participate in Materials Review Board to disposition non-conforming material and write rework instructions.
Participate in all stop-light meetings and RCCA Analyses as a key contributor.
Manage and implement recommendations for product labor standard, setup times, machine times or queue times for updates.
Pursue Professional Development opportunities to maintain and improve engineering competence.
Ability to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, if needed.
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations.
As the Company’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.