Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

The primary challenge involves evaluating, optimizing, and modernizing complex manufacturing workflows and multi-shift production operations across Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Box Build departments. Success relies on eliminating operational inefficiencies through Lean principles, conducting rigorous Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews, and integrating advanced automation technologies to elevate overall factory throughput.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Evaluate and optimize existing manufacturing processes using Lean methodologies to increase overall production output
• Drive multi-shift production schedules, conduct system tests, and perform Root Cause Analysis to maintain strict quality standards
• Collaborate with equipment designers, managers, and supervisors to establish cost-effective workflows for new product launches
• Perform comprehensive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and map out detailed equipment layouts for production environments
• Research, procure, and integrate modern manufacturing tech and AI-assisted predictive maintenance tools to elevate operational efficiency

Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you'll bring)

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):

• Extensive expertise in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes, Box Build workflows, and assembly layout design
• Advanced mastery of Lean manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis, and Six Sigma problem-solving methodologies
• Strong ability to lead cross-departmental teams and manage project timelines for production operations
• Practical AI Application literacy to leverage predictive analytics and smart automation in smart factory environments
• High proficiency in evaluating equipment capabilities, conducting DFM reviews, and driving continuous process improvements

Additional Qualifications:

• Practical experience utilizing SAP enterprise software within a manufacturing setting
• Superior written and verbal communication capabilities
• Prior engineering experience working directly in an electronics manufacturing facility

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience); or a Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
• Minimum Experience: 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 3 years of experience with:
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Box Build manufacturing processes
• Six Sigma methodologies with a minimum of a Green Belt certification
• Process layout design, DFM reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

 

Must be a U.S. Person as position requires access to U.S. export restricted materials.

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

 

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Benefits:

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

 

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

 

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

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About Our Company

EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We’ll launch your career and empower you to change lives.

 

Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.