Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer is a skilled and detail-oriented engineer with expertise in multi-axis CNC machining, geometric tolerancing, and material properties. This role requires strong technical acumen, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring that processes are designed and products are manufactured with efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness in mind.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new customer product designs with a "design for manufacturing" approach to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction

• Develop and present detailed improvement proposals, including solid model presentations, to customer engineering teams for Engineering Change Notice (ECN) approval.

• Create comprehensive factory production plans, including step-by-step operation sheets, detailed work instructions, manufacturing prints, outsource prints, flat patterns, and other documents as needed.

• Develop bills of materials (BOM) for all components and materials required for production.

• Create and review traveler packages and customer drawings for completeness and manufacturability.

• Design and implement necessary fixturing to support production processes

• Provide on-demand support to production teams in resolving manufacturing challenges as they arise.

• Monitor manufacturing progress and ensure alignment with established plans.

• Serve as a key liaison with production and programming teams to address design or production-related issues.

• Independently design, develop, and fabricate fixtures and production aids as needed.

• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild equipment and instruments as necessary.

• Recommend budget allocations for shop equipment and supplies; estimate labor and material costs for projects.

• Stay informed of advancements in manufacturing engineering and related scientific fields through continuous professional development

• Evaluate current shop functions and recommend improvements to optimize future operations.

• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and files to support shop activities and ensure compliance with standards.

• Prepare instruction manuals, operation guides, performance specifications, and documentation for professional publications or patent applications.

• Perform additional duties as required to support organizational goals.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design fundamentals.

• In-depth knowledge of material properties, including familiarity with metals and alloys used in instrument construction.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial).

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a Manufacturing or Process Engineering role.

• Experience with specifications and standards in the aerospace and semiconductor industries, including but not limited to AS9100, ISO9001, & Copy Exact (Locked Processes)

• Experience with and trained in Lean methodologies, including but not limited to; 6S, SMED, VSM, Visual Management / Visual Factory, Problem Solving (A3), Standard Work, Mistake-Proofing, and TPM.

• Hands on experience with machining processes, preferably with multi-axis milling and turning.

• Experience using ERP and MES software, preferably Infor10 ERP (Syteline) and ShopVue.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Viper Northwest provides an extensive benefits package, including:

• Complete Health Benefits Package

• 401k with Employer Match

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Annual Employee Activities

• Recognition Programs