Manufacturing Engineer (Brazing) - Onsite

Brazing Process Engineer

Develops and implements brazing processes required to manufacture custom centers. Establishes and maintains process controls to meet quality standards in the most efficient and scalable manner for both new and existing production. Monitors pilot and high-volume manufacturing, troubleshoots process issues, and drives resolution of quality concerns. Serves as the technical expert across multiple projects, production jobs, and processes as required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the selection, qualification, and implementation of new equipment, including brazing furnaces, optimizing for cost, efficiency, and quality.
• Establish and maintain robust process controls and ensure proper documentation is in place.
• Monitor brazing processes in production; troubleshoot process-related issues and support resolution of quality concerns.
• Develop detailed manufacturing processes for new product lines; document product development changes, evaluate product performance, and oversee tooling design.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to new systems, tooling, and automation.
• Design and execute experiments to improve process capability, yield, utilization, and cycle time through optimized setups.
• Lead and implement process improvement initiatives, including significant maintenance and automation changes, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to process technicians and fellow engineers.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while supporting all company safety programs and initiatives.
• Support and reinforce all company safety and quality standards and initiatives.
• Apply and promote Lean Manufacturing principles across operations.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), along with strong email communication skills.
• 5-7 years of experience developing brazing processes for metal components used in high-reliability applications; experience with copper and stainless steel is preferred.
• Ability to design or oversee fixture design for manufacturing processes.
• Experience performing failure analysis, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising engineers and/or technicians.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Manufacturing Technology required.
• Master's degree in Materials Science preferred.