Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is accountable for providing technical support for the assigned processes and equipment to operations. Ensure that processes and equipment meets expectations for performance and operational requirements. Validates that processes meet operational requirements and goals.

Responsibilities

• Be actively engaged with the manufacturing process and operations teams. Participate in the Daily Tier accountability meetings.
• Troubleshoot production process/technical problems in real time to deploy countermeasures. Work closely with the shift supervisor/s, other ME, IE, Lean Expert, Design, R&D, facilities/maintenance, and quality team members to gain cross functional feedback.
• Provide day-to-day technical floor support as a SME (Subject Matter Expert). Investigate and resolve issues which arise during the manufacturing while maintaining or exceeding safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals.
• Utilize various RCA (Root Cause Analysis) tools to correct the problems and prevent it from re-occurring. Analyze data to improve process capability, reduce process variation, and optimize process performance.
• Develop processes to improve the throughput using lean manufacturing methodologies. Lead continuous improvement projects in assigned process areas to reduce waste/scrap and cycle times.
• Design and construct tooling/fixtures for processes or modify existing production equipment as needed. Identify and develop relationship with external suppliers (tool and die shops) to upgrade tooling and fixtures.
• Select and integrate off-the-shelf component and equipment. Able to confirm system's and components' capabilities by designing test methods and procedures. Understanding of the hardware and physical system being controlled is necessary.
• Lead the project implementation by reviewing installation plans, coordinating start-ups, documenting changes, updating procedures, and training operators. Maintain project documentation and assist in creating Operation Manuals
• Assist in product design, material selections, and tooling reviews. Capability to select and integrate off-the-shelf component and equipment. Ownership of the Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for assigned processes.
• Develop standardized Work Instructions and/or procedures for the assigned areas. Lead train the trainer sessions for assigned areas. Ensures production team knows about the proper operation of equipment through training, verification and process audits.
• Provide direction and coordinate efforts and responsibilities for interns and co-ops to best suit the needs of the business.
• Must be able to multitask and handle shifting priorities on short notices.
• Quality Support: Provides support during the customer or regulatory audits, Support ISO Re-implementation related activities, participate in the Change Management initiatives as needed.
• Support the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager in the Strategic Planning of the Short Term (1-3 years) and Long Term (3-5 years) Capital Spending Goals for the site.
• Assist the maintenance team in developing the Critical Spares of various process equipment in their area.
• Provide prompt support to the on-site team during troubleshooting/problem solving in presence or remotely to avoid the unplanned downtime and improve the OEE.
• Support the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager in the interview process of the new recruits and on-boarding the new manufacturing team members in the department.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned at any time with or without notice

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Statistical capability analysis skills.
• Proactive problem solver.
• Direct experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make engineering judgment decisions.
• Elicits cooperation and influences others to drive business strategies, goals, and objectives.
• Demonstrated hands on problem solving utilizing good engineering principles.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Creo, etc.)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering disciplines with appropriate skills/experience or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience.

Travel

• Local Travel
• Overnight/North America: Less than 10%

Working Conditions

• Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.