Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, based out of Billerica, MA.

Rapiscan Systems, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, designs, manufactures and markets security and inspection systems worldwide. Our products are used to inspect baggage, cargo, people, vehicles and other objects for weapons, explosives, drugs and other contraband. Rapiscan Systems security and inspection devices can be found in a wide range of locations such as airports, border crossings, railway stations, seaports and terminals, government and military installations, and nuclear facilities.

The manufacturing engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

In addition, his role works closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Quality to identify and alleviate obstacles impacting Production. You will use and grow your technical skills, you will define and implement process improvements, you will generate and improve product documentation, develop fixtures, work with suppliers, and work on cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Reduce obstacles affecting Production's ability to maintain schedules
• Take full 'cradle to grave' ownership for tasks assigned, for defects (Non-Conformances) found in Mfg. and Test and for any projects assigned
• Understand the requirements and process to effectively transition design changes, new designs, or deviations into production
• Initiate ECRs (Engineering Change Requests), drive and review resulting ECO's as required to ensure design changes are effectively identified, integrated, and properly documented
• Ability to understand key deliverables and demonstrated ability to manage multiple task/efforts at any given time
• Represent Manufacturing on cross-functional project teams as needed
• Assists in the manufacturing launch of new/revised products.
• Create/Improve designs and supporting documentation for production in collaboration with Engineering when required
• Ability to organize, prioritize, manage, and report on task and project progress
• Improve manufacturing processes by identifying and initiating process improvements for quality and efficiency.
• Manage manufacturing related projects and coordinate activities with various internal and external suppliers
• Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods as needed
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Reduce defects and cycle times
• Advocate for, and ensure results and solutions achieve required quality levels, reliability, and consistency
• Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering discipline (Preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing) with 2 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience implementing DFM/DFA/DFT during NPD/NPI processes
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 2D and 3D solid modeling
• Fundamental knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work independently, and across functional groups to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Effective communication and collaborative skills.
• Proven decision-making skills.

Additional qualifications (are a plus!):

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
• Experience with Agile and Microsoft D365
• Experience with Sequence Manufacturing Work Instructions
• Knowledge of GD&T
• Experience with and/or exposure to ISO 9001 and 14001