Manufacturing Engineering Electrical/Electronic

Hunter Industries is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to join our Contract Manufacturing team! In this role you will identify and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and projects focused on minimizing product cost, improving product quality, and maintaining product availability for assigned product lines. You will work on projects across multiple departments that are aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives. *Responsible for the resolution of manufacturing issues of assigned product lines that affect product quality and/or availability. Develops and coordinates the necessary processes and sustaining engineering protocols to ensure manufacturing operational efficiencies. Maintains manufacturing-related documentation and production reports that define key metrics and outline current activities.
Uses lean manufacturing practices and Six Sigma methodology to evaluate and improve assembly line performance per established key performance indicators. Implements improvement processes to ensure that projects are justifiable, on schedule and within budget.
Provides manufacturing engineering support for complete integration of new products into full production per the organization’s New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI) process. Provides focus on delivering a repeatable process with high quality yield. Supports the concurrent engineering effort on behalf of manufacturing as a member of the product development team.
Maintains updated capacity models for both injection molds and assembly equipment for assigned product lines. Submits capital requests as required to ensure timely completion of equipment to meet forecasted production. Leads or supports cost reduction projects including qualification of new vendors for materials or parts. Evaluates current products, production lines, and processes to pinpoint areas for improvement, and submits recommendations for review.
Works with various departments to transfer new designs into production.
Supports Incoming Inspection and Warranty Test by providing technical support for failure analysis. Works with Engineering to prioritize product improvements based on trend analysis.
Education/Training Required and Preferred:

~ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required .

2+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing organization. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes the knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing & Six-Sigma methodology techniques and how it can be applied in the manufacturing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong report-writing and presentation skills.
Strong computer knowledge including several Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work flexible hours to visit supplier facilities worldwide. Ability to obtain a valid passport, if necessary.
Experience with electronics assembly and injection molded plastic components preferred.
On site wellness center with personal training, fitness classes and massage
Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus
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Hunter is a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 4,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.
The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition.