Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Designs and executes qualification tests for manufacturing process or equipment changes.
• Creates assembly and test processes and procedures.
• Applies statistical methods to analyze in line and end user quality data.
• Evaluates and analyzes data acquired during test using programs such as MS Excel, MS Access, JMP, Minitab and Lab View. Makes recommendations for process or design modifications based on analysis.
• Buils and maintains databases.
• Investigates and reports root cause of problems, follows up with corrective actions.
• Prepares, analyzes and reports factory metrics (test data, yield data, cycle-time data, material notifications, etc…) on a regular basis.
• Works with design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Covers Special Build activities between Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Leads and/or participates as a member of cross-functional Teams.
• Conducts time and efficiency studies and develops improved processes based on findings.
• Coordinates and/or implements CO changes and deviation activities to flow through manufacturing. Creates and maintains track record.
• Participates in daily factory meeting and drives for resolutions of big hitter problems.
• Participates in sub-system design reviews and evaluates the new product designs for manufacturability, quality, and reliability.
• Implements containment and corrective actions.
• Creates data collection reports for input by manufacturing organization.
• Develops / refines business processes.
• Facilitates completion of prototype and pilot production units to meet schedule requirements.
• Delivers technical support to contribute to rapid solutions of complex technical issues.
• Arranges proper follow up to minimize impact on cycle time.
• Prevents disturbances from re-occurring by feeding issue resolution in cooperation with NPI Manufacturing Engineering, sustaining Manufacturing Engineering, and Design Engineering.
• Enable self-supportiveness of the 1st line by knowledge sharing and development.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a cleanroom or factory setting.
• Advanced experience using one or more of the following software packages: Excel, MS Access, LabVIEW, JMP, MS Project, Minitab, Visual Basic and equivalent programming knowledge are desired but not required.
• Competence in electrical, software and mechanical troubleshooting and functions preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
• Familiarity of DOE (Design of Experiments) techniques.
• Familiarity with LEAN Manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the company - Technicians to Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relative Science or Engineering discipline (Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering strongly preferred).
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Role within the Factory

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
• The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves and safety glasses. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards).
• Operating/working around overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet movers.
• Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Additional Responsibilities for San Diego Factory

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
• The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves and safety glasses. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards).
• Operating/working around overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet movers.
• Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Other Information

• Manufacturing Engineer works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within pre-defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
• The current base annual salary range for this role is $81,375-122,063. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.
• The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.