Manufacturing Engineer - Alpha Technologies

The Manufacturing Engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with production specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; coordinates manufacturing and supply chain launch for new or revised products. This position will partner with product engineering to define manufacturing requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct manufacturing readiness assessments. Review engineering drawings and technical documentation to ensure all requirements are met before transition to manufacturing and supply chain.
• Coordinate factory acceptance test requirements and execution.
• Develop, evaluate, and document new manufacturing processes, as well as engineering modifications to current processes.
• Provide lessons learned from product rollouts and provide recommendations for future designs and processes.
• Troubleshoot processes and improve manufacturing efficiency, cost, product quality, and worker safety by analyzing current methods, new methods, new technologies and cost reduction.
• Act as the Operations liaison to the Engineering team for resolving technical problems and provide rapid prototyping support.
• Collaborate with operators, vendors, and various cross functional team members to develop and implement tools and fixtures.
• Identify and develop key manufacturing partners with supply chain, verify technical capability, and ensure vendors can support full-scale production ramps.
• Participate in early-stage product development using DfX principals to ensure the successful capture of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, Installation & Service requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement activities of manufacturing processes to enhance the Quality Management System, utilizing tools such as Statistical Process Control, lean principles, problem solving, etc.
• Root cause analysis and implementation of preventative and corrective actions.
• Responsible for providing technical support to quality final test and manufacturing. Develop or update work instructions with root cause identification and solution.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement principles.
• Coordinate engineering revision changes with supply chain and inventory for efficient manufacturing changeovers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred
• Current technical skills in electro-mechanical assemblies, mixed electronics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with FMEA, DOE, and continual process improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and knowledgeable in DMAIC.
• Experience designing and maintaining assembly processes and associated fixtures, tooling, and documentation.
• Sound technical judgment in solution of technical problems. Must have the ability to analyze and make data driven engineering decisions and communicate to stakeholders.
• Anticipates needs, potential risks/problems and makes decisions about how to handle issues and problems independently.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma processes.
• Knowledge of quality standards (ISO9001), root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, ERP/MRP systems.
• Working knowledge of 2D CAD / 3D modeling packages (i.e., Inventor, SolidWorks Creo)
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills are required for effective interaction with other departments, all levels of the organization, suppliers, and customers.
• Well-developed organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare documentation.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks and projects.

Other:

• Travel: Negligible

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Manufacturing