Manufacturing Engineering

Purpose of Position:

Gems Setra is looking to add a critical new employee whopossesses superior problem-solving skills is detail and process-oriented and demonstrates excellent collaboration skills to join their team as a Manufacturing Engineer. The Manufacturing Engineer will primarily be responsible for resolving issues that occur in the manufacturing lines coordinating the launch of new products/projects from prototype to production and support achievement of manufacturing targets in Safety Quality Delivery and Productivity through daily management and continuous improvement initiatives. This position will develop design and lead complex engineering projects relating to manufacturing process development.

Essential Functions:

• Design develop and document manufacturing processes including production flow assembly methods and production equipment.
• Use structured problem-solving techniques to investigate and countermeasure process and product failures equipment failures and quality issues identify root cause and implement solutions
• Design and develop tooling fixtures automation and testing equipment by applying knowledge of product design and manufacturing processes product performance specifications process acceptance criteria and product /system testing.
• Develop and implement process improvements related to cycle time reduction capacity increase cost reduction and other activities by reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Participate in new product design review and review/approve part drawings from engineering and support the transition of new products from Design Engineering to manufacturing.
• Facilitate the implementation and sustainment of the various FBS tools to drive quality reliability delivery and cost improvements on both sustaining and new production cells.
• Act as customer advocate when addressing quality issues by utilizing problem solving techniques to drive to root cause / corrective action for any escapes.
• Support the Engineering Change Order (ECO) system from generation through implementation.
• Develop poka-yoke and fixturing strategies to be used in reducing process variation in assembly processes.
• Perform first article inspections/qualification of internally machined and supplied parts as needed.
• Leads Facilitates and applies lean manufacturing tools such as Standard Work 5S and VRK to solve production problems

Critical Success Factors:

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes tools and technologies.
• Exceptional creativity and ability to try new ideas on the spot.
• Customer Focus
• Superior organization and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Proven bias towards action.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to collect organize analyze and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong reporting skills; ability to present data in a variety of formats and to a variety of audiences including staff and executives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly to all functions within the organization.
• Strong proponent of continuous improvement and organizational change.
• Proven ability to develop and write technical documentation.
• Lead and execute completion of capital expenditure projects.
• Provide training to team members on new and updated processes to ensure proper implementation and adherence.
• Ability to own multiple projects simultaneously.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related technical field required.
• Professional experience of 1 years creating solutions in a Manufacturing environment and/or with continuous improvement toolscan include internships and co-ops
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing engineering and/or quality tools and techniques including: FMEA Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Statistical Process Control and variation reduction.
• SolidWorks and/or ProE drawing and modeling/drafting.
• knowledge with mechanical inspection using hand tools calipers Micrometers etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in machining and/or precision mechanical assembly.
• Working knowledge of Semiconductor Fiber Optics transducers and/or cleanroom environment.
• Basic familiarity with ISO:9001 standards.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to RoHS and REACH.
• Knowledge of Copy Exactly process control.
• Lean manufacturing experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that associates encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand/or sit squat turn/twist reach use hands to: finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and computer keyboards.

The employee must occasionally lift carry push or pull up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts electrical currents vibrations fumes odors dusts gases chemicals oils extreme temperatures and workspace restrictions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may includeeye hearing and respiratory protection protective smock steel toe shoes gloves hard hats or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

The associate must also be willing and able to travel by all forms of transportation.

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The purpose of this description is to assist in ADA compliance and is not intended for other purposes.