Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer contributes to the development, improvement, and optimization of processes and techniques used to manufacture Image Intensifier (I2) tubes. The role focuses on improving current processes and materials management to increase image intensifier capabilities and manufacturing yield, reduce variation, and improve component performance. The position also implements manufacturing standard work and best practices, and develops optimized process recipes and methodologies. Success is measured by timely process optimization and support for bringing new processes into production, resulting in cost savings through reduced tool downtime, improved process yield, and enhanced product performance. The role provides advanced sustaining engineering support, addresses process and equipment issues, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain. It also develops engineering documentation and mentors less experienced colleagues as needed. The position is located in Tempe, Arizona, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with vacuum deposition of inorganic and metallic films, glass processing, chemical etching, materials analysis/characterization, and equipment design.
- Experience using DFM, Six-Sigma, and/or Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Experience using the DMAIC process and associated tools.
- Experience with statistical software such as Minitab.
- Experience using SQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced sustaining engineering support for Image Intensifier manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshoot process- and equipment-related issues in real time to minimize production impact.
- Develop, implement, and maintain process controls to improve repeatability and reduce variation.
- Analyze manufacturing, equipment, yield, and defect data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement in throughput, cycle time, yield, and cost.
- Support and lead material, consumable, tool, and process qualifications.
- Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, procedures, control plans, and technical reports.
- Mentor less experienced engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel as needed.
- Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and business impacts clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
