Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

SUMMARY

Support through knowledge of connector assembly and filtered connector assembly manufacturing practices and the ability to interpret customer drawings. This support is provided by leading activities such as process development/optimization, guidance to operators/ technicians, lead problem-solving/continuous-improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide primary engineering support for production with the development of engineering and production systems
• Support drawing redlines (Engineering feedback to design) activity to support the design for manufacture activities
• Coordinate, support and create production fixtures, custom tools, manufacturing instructions and form boards to facilitate production efficiency and control
• Support development and improvement of key production processes such as molding, potting, fixture fabrication and part marking
• Assist in setting up and sustainment of production flow in both cells and batch lines by coordinating time studies and definition of structured work flow
• Evaluate and propose acquisition of new tools, equipment and processes to aid in production efficiency and safety
• Apply problem solving techniques such as 8D and FMEA to resolve manufacturing problems, product problems and field complaints to determine opportunities for improving manufacturing, product performance and field service
• Analyze internal manufacturing performance metrics to identify and resolve manufacturing and business process problems
• Conduct and/or participate in activities; such as Design and Process FMEA's, Design of Experiments, Process/Product Capability Studies, Field Sales/Service Meetings, Marketing Studies, Product Liability Meetings, etc.
• Interact directly with the customer on manufacturing-related topics
• Perform analysis of internal production performance metrics for reporting and discussion in internal and external meetings

• Interprets customer drawings, specifications and workmanship standards to develop a quote Bill of Material for customer assemblies requiring cost estimates

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• 5 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering or related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicate with all levels of personnel
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a high pace and responsive environment
• Able to lead cross-functional teams' efforts and manage internal projects
• Able to work in a fast-pace, ambiguous, rapidly changing environment
• Excellent personal computing skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of or usage of 3D CAD Software (Pro/E or Solidworks) or AutoCAD
• Highly adept with technical engineering drawings, specifications and other engineering documentation

• Knowledge and of reflow ovens and oven profiles
• Knowledge of electrical connector and EMI filtered electrical connector assembly and design
• Support testing and reliability testing of EMI filtered connectors
• Failure analysis techniques and troubleshooting of EMI filtered connector failures.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent. (i.e. Metallurgical, Industrial, Electrical, Quality or Mechanical)
• 3 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering or related field

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must maintain industry certifications as applicable to position and value stream that is supported. Including but not limited to; IPC-WHMA-A-620, IPC-JSTD-001, IPC-610, IPC-600 and NASA 8739

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English