Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a similar field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering, or a similar field in the aerospace, automotive, or commercial industries.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology.
• Experience with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures, and Bills of Materials.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Project), MiniTab, Oracle, Agile, and CAD programs.
• Ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites, up to 30%.
• Strong organization and planning, oral and written communication, time management, conflict management, and stress management skills; ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with root cause analysis techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives; ownership and responsibility for work products; commitment to learning from mistakes and improving performance.
• Effective analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to collaborate and prioritize team success.
• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment; ability to sit and stand for long periods and to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be eligible for an export license, as applicable. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• SolidWorks experience is preferred.
• Specific experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastics, composite layups, printed circuit board assembly, mechanical assembly, calibration, and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create equipment specifications and documentation for development, qualification, and support of production assembly and test equipment.
• Help implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to improve productivity, quality, and lead time.
• Generate Value Stream Maps to reduce cycle time, waste, variation, and low production yields.
• Develop manufacturing strategies and capacity models for new and current products, including estimating and maintaining capital requisitions.
• Generate new and review existing work instructions, assembly procedures, and supporting documentation that control the manufacturing process.
• Estimate costs for new production tooling and fixtures; lead Make/Buy analysis on assemblies with a cross-functional team.
• Perform Design for Manufacturing, cost, and reliability analysis on new products with the design engineering team.
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure receipt of conforming parts and assemblies.
• Analyze problems of moderate scope by reviewing a variety of factors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown