Specialist Manufacturing Engineer

L3HHCM20•Yorba Linda, CA

5d•$84,000 - $156,000

About The Position

Experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management. May manage projects or processes with general supervision. Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Recommends enhancements to systems and processes. Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results. Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency. Develop and maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Production, Contracts, Planning, Program Management, and Design Engineering teams to ensure the Operational plan aligns with all aspects of the business. Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality, and production teams to make recommendations for manufacturability to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standards. Provide DFM (Design For Manufacture) review on New Product Introduction and generate DFM report. Provide direct Technical Support to Contract Manufacturers (CM), in-house production related with New Product Transition and on-going product Sustaining Engineering Support including training and follow-up manufacturing failure analysis support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 4 years of prior related experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience working on RF, Analog/Digital Electronics products with development, and production support.
Must have knowledge of manufacturing process and familiar with MIL spec, J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 / 620.
Strong understanding and experience of the processes and procedures required to manufacture and assemble cables/harnesses, SMT circuit card, electro/mechanical sub-assemblies, and systems.
Familiarity and relevant experience operating in MRP and ERP systems

Nice To Haves

IPC610 / 620 Certification
knowledge of Costpoint
Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency.
Develop and maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Production, Contracts, Planning, Program Management, and Design Engineering teams to ensure the Operational plan aligns with all aspects of the business.
Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality, and production teams to make recommendations for manufacturability to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standards. Provide (DFM) Design For Manufacture review on New Product Introduction and generate Design For Manufacture (DFM) report.
Provide direct Technical Support to Contract Manufacturers (CM), in-house production related with New Product Transition and on-going product Sustaining Engineering Support including training and follow-up manufacturing failure analysis support.
Provides Manufacturing Engineer technical support for prototype build such as SMT reflow oven profile, component placement, assembly fixture and cabling. Knowledge of IPC610 / 620 is required. Assist Manufacturing team to perform component failure analysis at System level and down to component level.