Manufacturing Engineering Tech TEMP

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn-key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise, and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in: Austin, TX; This position will use technical knowledge and experience to analyze quality, delivery, and productivity data of various electro-mechanical products to determine required actions to improve reliability, lead time, and total cost via tooling design, technical writing, and semi-automated testing. This position will also be called upon to address manufacturability issues with current designs, troubleshoot product failures, evaluate supplier processes, and/or function as a leader for special projects including new work cell design, new product launch, and design verification testing.

Manufacturing Support
Provides technical assistance and feedback to manufacturing personnel to ensure customer and quality specifications are met during the production and testing process
Coordinates manufacturing activities along with a cross functional group (Engineering, Quality Assurance and Sales Departments) to ensure product specifications are accurately reflected in design drawings and work instructions
Designs tools and fixtures for product assembly
Helps train assembly personnel in proper use of tools, equipment and assembly techniques
Updates process procedures and provides training to manufacturing personnel on any process or product performance changes.
Identify capital equipment purchases and justify by using ROI analysis
Supports and mentors more junior manufacturing team members
Continuous Improvement/Automation implementation
Design and implement engineering and/or process solutions for increased quality, improved throughput and reduced costs
Development of automation for assembly or testing phases
Apply lean manufacturing techniques to existing manual assembly lines to improve quality and productivity
Work with design engineers to transition new product/improvements into assemblies which can effectively be built with minimum variation by assembly personnel
Support continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen activities and Lean 6Sigma implementation
Quality Support
Effectively develop and document sustainable process solutions to support corrective and preventive action requests (RCCA) Mentor the team in well-organized problem solving activities.
Work with quality assurance staff to support production yield and DPPM improvement and PFMEA analyses
Creates necessary deliverables for programs, including Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and presents it to the manufacturing department and customer personnel as needed
Supports new customer programs throughout all phases, from product development through to product delivery
Coordinates manufacturing of outside processing requirements with Supply Chain and Quality Assurance departments

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred

• 3-5 years of experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes and design solutions in the production of electromechanical components and assemblies
• Requires excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and schematics
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Proficiency in Solid works for creating drawings and developing models for assembly applications
• Familiarity with common processes in the assembly/processing of electro-mechanical devices
• Experience with ISO or AS quality management systems preferred

Able to read documents and computer screen
Able to type on a computer keyboard
Able to communicate through a telephone
Able to communicate with customers and co-workers
Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. medical, dental and vision insurance; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; paid time off, includin g up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year depending on schedule worked, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; busin ess travel services; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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