Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Create, review, and update assembly and test instructions and checklists meeting all regulatory and internal standards.
• Evaluate product material & production defects and work corrective action with Quality.
• Address out of flow material and support Production and Quality Manager.
• Continuously improve processes, methods, equipment, tooling and training.
• Cooperate with Equipment Maintenance and various vendors to optimize equipment and maintain productivity.
• Train production technicians in new processes and intermittently audit established processes.
• Engage with the mechanical/tooling design team to implement production improving devices.
• Justify, specify, and procure new equipment as required to support development and production programs.
• Implement Lean/5S manufacturing principals and techniques to maintain an environment of continuous improvement.
• Work with the Engineering team to ensure that accurate specifications are used for product assessment and validation.
• Environmental testing of opto-mechanical systems using thermal chambers and vibration.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related technical discipline required.
• 5+ years of related experience desired.
• Basic competence with SolidWorks or other mechanical design software.
• Experience with imaging optical design principles a plus.
• Experience with Infra optical systems and radiometry a plus.
• Able to develop assembly process documentation required.
• Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Word, Excel & Outlook required.
• Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English required.
• Leverage Lean/5S training and experience required.
• Six sigma green belt desired.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, often for half of the workday.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects, often up to 50 pounds, though the frequency of lifting heavier objects varies.

Pay

Salary Range: $120,300.00-$160,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.