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