Electronics Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer performs independent assignments to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness.

• Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, flow, fixtures and tooling as needed to support production.
• Investigate, recommend, and implement manufacturing cost reduction and product improvement programs.
• Identify root cause and corrective actions for manufacturing problems.
• Participate in customer specification and statement of work reviews.
• Participate in the review and evaluation of new product designs or design changes.
• Review and analyze design change requests initiated by manufacturing personnel to determine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and to verify justification for change.
• Evaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production in conjunction with Production Supervisors, Purchasing and other groups.
• Perform a variety of cost analyses, e.g., cost estimates for quotations or "make or buy" decisions.
• Develop manufacturing operating instructions.
• Develop and track manufacturing metrics to monitor the health of processes.
• Evaluate non-conformances as part of the Material Review Board
• Direct work activities of production operators to aid in problem solving.
• Develop procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications.
• Coordinate with vendors and customers.
• Identify and prioritize work with limited input from manager.
• Develop ROI or business case and present to management in the support of capital equipment, new product or process development and productivity improvements.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
• Knowledge: Practical application knowledge of the theories of modern production principles and methods as applied to a high technology electronics design and manufacturing operation; Basic knowledge of material characteristics and processing, chemicals; Basic concepts of electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer
• Knowledge of AS9100 required and AS9145 is preferred
• Skills/Abilities: Able to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree required. Preferred in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science or related field.
• Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.