Manufacturing Engineer

Pay Range: $43.08hr - $48.08hr


Job Overview:


The Manufacturing Engineer performs the lead role in the implementation of manufacturing processes and techniques, as well as the implementation of LEAN and the use of Six Sigma tools. The candidate is responsible for solving complex manufacturing problems, troubleshooting quality and yield issues, and developing next-generation technology solutions to support production and manufacturing roadmaps.


Required Experience:


3 - 5 years of experience in Electronic Manufacturing Experience (PCBA preferred but not required).


Education Background: Electrical Engineer preferred (Industrial Engineering acceptable).

• Skilled in Root cause analysis, detail-oriented, Lean implementation, and use of Six Sigma tools.
• Workflow analysis and time studies, waste reduction, standardization, cross-functional collaboration, leadership in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, understanding of Bill of Materials, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), root cause analysis, SAP, and basic electronics knowledge.

The candidate is the owner of their respective manufacturing processes and standards and enforces implementation by training shop floor personnel, implementing and monitoring metrics, and oversight. The successful candidate is responsible for solving complex manufacturing problems and taking an active role in troubleshooting quality and production yield-related issues within manufacturing. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for finding, investigating, and/or creating new, next-generation, innovative, and cost-effective technology solutions required to manufacture existing and new products. This includes the creation and development of a manufacturing technology roadmap for new and existing product technologies. For new technologies, the candidate takes processes from the concept phase all the way to successful implementation.


The Manufacturing Engineer position can occur in Process, Production, or Technology. The Manufacturing Engineer - Process is responsible for providing innovative and cost-effective processes and solutions required to manufacture products, including the design and development of new and improved manufacturing techniques, processes, and procedures. The candidate develops, maintains, and continuously improves manufacturing processes and techniques using LEAN, establishing standards and implementation plans, including training plans for shop floor personnel, and production metrics. The successful candidate collaborates with Engineering and Manufacturing Technology to ensure that processes are created and developed for new products and that return-on-experience is captured for existing processes.


For Manufacturing Engineer - Production:

• Lean Six Sigma: Responsible for the implementation of key elements of Lean, such as standardized work instructions, line balancing, layout and work sequence (routing) optimization, training development matrix, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S workouts, pull processes, TPM (total preventive maintenance), cell design, and quick changeover/batch-size optimization.
• Processes: Implement process improvements to achieve manufacturing excellence in areas such as process yield (e.g., First Pass Yield, Rolled Throughput Yield), cycle time reduction, and productivity.
• Provide shop floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMs (e.g., through the use of Engineering Change Requests - ECRs).
• Review and sign-off on Engineering Change Orders that impact inventory, including product life cycle issues and occupancy.
• Creates, implements, and monitors key performance indicators and metrics on manufacturing process capability and product quality.
• Monitoring and reducing process costs.
• Quality: Responsible to assist with investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for manufacturing quality issues.

For Manufacturing Engineer - Technology:

• Lean Six Sigma: Responsible to ensure that new processes are established using Lean concepts, such as standardized work instructions, line balancing, layout and work sequence (routing) optimization, training development matrix, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S workouts, pull processes, TPM (total preventive maintenance), cell design, and quick changeover/batch-size optimization.
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement projects on manufacturing processes.
• Processes: Evaluates and benchmarks best-in-class manufacturing techniques for OEM products.
• Establishes pilot testing and scale-up plan for manufacturing technology implementation.
• Works with Manufacturing and Engineering Métiers and other stakeholders during prove-out testing of processes.
• Supports the Manufacturing Engineer (DFM) on any specific technology issues/constraints for NPD and RR projects.
• Coordinates with Manufacturing Métiers and other resources across the organization to share and leverage best practices.
• Quality: Responsible for ensuring that manufacturing technology solutions achieve the required quality levels, reliability, and consistency.