Manufacturing Engineer III

This position is responsible for the design and implementation of tooling, methods, processes, materials and documentation to insure the most productive manufacturing process in the building of APC products.Duties/Responsibilities:Responsible for the design and implementation of tooling, methods, processes, materials and documentation to insure the most productive manufacturing process in the building of APC printed circuit products.Working with Tool Technicians and material handlers to look for and implement software and hardware automation to improve equipment uptime and utilization.Work with existing process owners to maximize current PLC and automation to optimize outputs in critical bottleneck areas.Work directly with Process Engineers to help streamline and optimize workflow and reduce line inefficiencies using lean principles and minimized process downtime.Work with area process owners (Process Engineers) to determine gaps in tooling and line efficiencies to help develop future equipment purchase strategies to support area ramps and fix area bottlenecks.In addition to future needs, investigate current manufacturing problems or bottlenecks in the production process. Suggests means to resolve these problems and takes necessary steps to ensure that they won’t return.Occasional interface with external customers to assist with resolution of any documentation and build issues.Display the ability to work issues across departments to help maintain a steady flow of work through the production floor. Work with planning and front-end engineering to help establish lot size rules to maximize production thru put throughout the shop. Work to become knowledgeable across the entire manufacturing process. Use this knowledge to drive improvements shop wide. Interfaces with manufacturing and quality control departments to analyze present methods so that evaluation can be made regarding new methods, tooling and fixtures for more efficient manufacturing.Provides quoting review and support as required.Follows established safety procedures.Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.Requirements:Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. Must be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings.Basic familiarity with personal computers and CAD.Training and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, PFMEA, Basic Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis.3 to 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing or Process Engineering with PCB manufacturing experience a plus. Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20). Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. For consideration for this position, please apply online to: APC1010Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.Shift: First ShiftType: Full TimeDepartment: 148000