Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain assembly documentation to maintain high quality standards in our products
• Work with design engineers to partition new products into assemblies which can effectively be built with minimum variation by assembly personnel
• Work with IPT to ensure that “Design for Manufacture” principals and methods are utilized in the design of new products
• Work with procurement and quality assurance to qualify new suppliers
• Work with assembly, test, and engineering personnel to build prototype units and ensure that the documentation accurately reflects the “as built” condition
• Define and revise assembly and test routings for work orders
• Act as engineering interface to resolve manufacturing problems on the assembly floor
• Help train assembly personnel in proper use of tools, equipment, and assembly techniques
• Make improvements throughout the assembly process which will reduce cost, reduce variation, or improve reliability
• Make sure that assembly processes clearly identify any potential safety hazards, and design processes and fixtures which will minimize safety risks
• Help define/develop assembly aids/fixtures to increase efficiency and quality

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering
• This position requires a minimum of 2-5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is necessary
• Ability to extract manufacturing information from a computerized inventory control system
• Knowledge of transitioning prototypes into production builds
• Must be able to work in a small, effective manufacturing team
• Ability to comprehend specification sheets
• Familiarity with windows based personal computers
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision

Skills

• Additional experience working with new product developments
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing
• Specific experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastics, and printed circuit board manufacture
• Knowledge of computerized MRP/ERP systems, an understanding of inventory control methods and production control techniques
• Experience with supplier management and procurement (such as SOWs, RFPs, and/or vendor management)
• Knowledge of Lean Principles

Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellness: Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off.
• Life Insurance: $25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage for employees and their families.
• Supplemental Coverage: Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with a company match to support your financial future.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Work Environment: A casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture.
• Ideal Location: Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live, work, and play!