Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes (including contract manufacturers) methods and controls; and coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. The ideal candidate is a hands-on creative thinker who can rally a team to meet deadlines and revenue goals.

Essential Duties and Functions:

Evaluate manufacturing processes by conducting research; applying knowledge of product design fabrication assembly tooling and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; and soliciting observations from operators.

Develop and maintain production procedures to ensure high standard of manufacturing operations product quality reliability cost control and safety. Perform process improvement and employee training.

Develop and implement manufacturing methods and techniques such as Lean Kanban 5S and DFM and lead the waste reduction efforts in the Manufacturing area.

Estimate production cost and effect of product design changes for management review.

Work with cross-functional teams in Engineering Sales Quality Inventory Control and Production departments to ensure coordination of manufacturing activities and provide solutions to problems.

Develop work center standards; manage job variances; optimize production workflow to improve BOOs (Bill of Operations) costs.

Perform source inspections (both metal and PCB); and vendor approval/qualifications.

Manage Contract Manufacturing activities - process controls; kit delivery supply chain training etc.

Perform Capacity Requirements Planning by work center and test. Perform DFM and DFT for New Product design reviews.

Help develop assembly instructions and time standards as required.

Initiate actions to prevent any non-conformance and document all activities as required.

Prepare product and process reports by analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

Key Qualifications:

Ten years experience as a Production Manager Manufacturing Engineer or similar position. BSEE preferred.

Knowledge of RF products is a plus but high-tech manufacturing products experience is a must.

Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 and IPC class 3 soldering process and techniques is required.

Knowledge of PCB fabrication assembly process machine shop and sheet metal forming is required.

Ability to read and understand technical and non-technical documents as they relate to contracts product design and manufacture.

Effectively interface in English with technical and non-technical personnel.

Broad-ranging and effective PC skills including Microsoft Office suite.

Must be familiar with ERP systems; shop floor and statistical process control; work order modules; and capacity planning.

Preferred experience: with Vantage; Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma; light fixturing and prototype capability.