Manufacturing Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM) regarding program, product, process, and schedule directives.
• Design, fabricate, and/or facilitate the development of product-specific assembly and s tooling and equipment with ENG and MFGE Technicians.
• Develop workcell layout and tooling/equipment requirements, using Lean Six Sigma and 5S+1 principles.
• Establish Value Stream Maps of the build and s processes during early product phases, then iterate those maps during changes in volume and product configurations.
• Work directly with Engineering teams for DFM/DFA input in product design cycles.
• Serve as or support Trust's primary contacts for suppliers on manufacturing/quality inquiries and issues.
• Aid the MPM in creating production plans through LRIP to allow handoff to Manufacturing with outputs that include Production Lists/BOMs, Work Instructions, assembly and s fixturing, and resource capacity.
• Train/mentor MFG and MFGE team members on assembly and s techniques and methodologies.
• Hands-on assembly and/or sing during Prototype and LRIP phases. Perform duties of the MFGE Technician when needed.
• Once product lines are transitioned to Released Manufacturing phase, focus on continuous improvements and develop proposals using lean optimization tools and principles.
• Team with Configuration Management as technical reference for change proposals through the ISS/DCO/ECO process.
• Identify and chase opportunities to transfer in-house labor to lower cost contract manufacturers "CMs". Facilitate to completion the data and documentation to propose labor transfer, work with MPM on schedule cut-ins based on cost and lead time impacts and involve configuration management specialists to drive the cut-in through ERP.
• Collaborate with design and s engineering personnel to feedback manufacturing challenges and create cost-saving opportunities through design improvements and assembly/s automation.
• Recommend disposition for failed components/assemblies via NCR and MRB processes while assessing costs, lead time, and inventory impacts.
• Lead or participate in inter- and intra-departmental teams for focused and actionable solutions during line-down events ("rapid response", "tiger" teams).
• Understand and implement AS9100 processes to satisfy objectives in Customer Service, product design and improvement, sub-tier collaboration and quality assurance, and manufacturing throughput: CA (Corrective Action), CI (Continuous Improvement), ECO (Engineering Change Order), DCO (Document Change Order).

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 to 5 years experience, or 5 to 9 years related experience.
• Comprehension of mechanical or electrical drawings/schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with Solidworks and PDM Vault file management.
• Proficiency with OrCAD/Altium.
• Proficiency using MRP/ERP.
• Professional written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in applying Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Excellent arithmetic and logic ability.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to perform the above duties with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in high-paced, multi-faceted working environments with frequent changes in priority and responsibility.
• Ability to maintain the day-to-day information required to develop or manufacture products and keep the satisfaction of our customers at its highest level.
• May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $90,940.00 - $113,000.00 annually