Manufacturing Engineer- Product Engineering - ETC

ETC, a global leader in entertainment and architectural lighting, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in analyzing and redesigning products and processes for improvement. We are looking for a motivated candidate to be part of our Product Engineering Team in Manufacturing Engineering. Strengths or experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering are desirable, but we will consider all engineering backgrounds for this position.

All levels of Engineers are encouraged to apply. A bachelor’s degree is required. Experience with new product development, SAP software, and tooling setup with suppliers is a major plus!

Representative Responsibilities:
• Performs assigned project tasks under direct supervision of more senior-level engineers.
• Participates in the development effort under the direction of management and more senior team members
• Maintains project reference documentation.
• Develops test and verification procedures
• Provides task completion time estimates.
• Becomes familiar with tools and applications utilized by department.
• Learns department and corporate policies, procedures and plans.
• Analyze and redesign products for improvements using design of experiments (DOE), finite element analysis (FEA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) or other engineering tools
• Develops and implements process standards with affected departments
• Coordinates the setup and installation of production lines and equipment
• Complete ergonomic and human factor studies to improve the workstation and work environment.
• Complete job and task analysis studies and implement the improvements
• Assists in managing the release of products into manufacturing
• Develops the manufacturing plan and its approval
• Assists in designing and developing new tools and jigs
• Ensures documentation is complete and accurate before product is released to production
• Ensures Bill of Materials (BOM) are structured appropriately are and accurate
• Ensures part numbers are assigned and new parts have accurate descriptions
• Uses Quick Response Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing and Lead-time reduction.
• Works with regulatory compliance agencies such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL), EPA, CE, OSHA on compliance and manufacturing related tasks
• Uses Solidworks CAD software to design engineering solutions

Minimum Qualifications: Grade and level to be determined, based on education and experience
• Technical Bachelor’s Degree
• All levels of previous job-related experience will be considered
• Communication Skills
• Demonstrates basic written/verbal skills.
• Has good grasp of grammar and sentence structure for technical writing.
• Listens/gives constructive feedback.
• Good group interaction skills.
• Ability to follow directions and project plans.
• Creativity/Problem Solving
• Demonstrates ability to solve problems of limited scope and perform root cause analysis.
• Analyzes data using standard, straightforward methods.
• Grasps technical concepts and asks for clarification and direction when needed.
• Ability to implement designs for well-defined blocks.
• Understands and applies accepted engineering principles and practices.
• Assists with design or modification of a product, service, or process