Manufacturing Engineer

Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in providing technical expertise in manufacturing and the installed base. Your responsibilities include developing and implementing cost-effective manufacturing and field processes, diagnosing technical issues in complex robotic systems, managing work orders, and continuously improving processes for efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues in complex robotic systems, including electro-mechanics, pneumatics, infrared laser markers, and vision systems.
• Develop and enhance manufacturing and field processes, focusing on quality, efficiency, availability, and cost reduction.
• Investigate parts design and manufacturing issues, proposing and authoring ECN corrective actions.
• Design and procure tools and equipment to improve manufacturing quality and efficiency.
• Create and implement optimal manufacturing processes to ensure a smooth product flow through assembly, qualification, and shipping.
• Develop manufacturing and field processes, creating work instructions for new products and changes in existing products.
• Provide technical expertise to supply chain management, emphasizing quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Lead efforts to identify and implement cost-effective outsourcing strategies.
• Mentor junior Engineers and technicians.
• Create and maintain manufacturing work orders, including routing.
• Verify manufacturing compliance and inventory disposition by approved ECNs.
• Provide support to the Customer Care Department to minimize production equipment downtime.
• Create models for current and future automation equipment to predict End of Life (EOL) timespans.
• Conduct Bill of Material audits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in 3-D CAD, with experience in Solid Works being a plus.
• 4-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, including working with complex electro-mechanical systems, laser markers, and pneumatics.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles in a high-tech, low-volume environment.
• Direct experience in Engineering Change Processing.
• Understanding of ERP systems, with experience in Oracle being a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is required.
• Familiarity with Big Data analysis tools (Tableau, SalesForce, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items (minimum 50 lbs) regularly, such as inventory, tools, and instrumentation.