Manufacturing Engineer II

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn-key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA; West Chester, OH; Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

About the role

This position will use technical knowledge and experience to analyze quality, delivery, and productivity data of various electro-mechanical products to determine required actions to improve reliability, lead time, and total cost via tooling design, technical writing, and semi-automated testing. The role will also address manufacturability issues with current designs, troubleshoot product failures, evaluate supplier processes, and function as a leader for special projects including new work cell design, new product launch, and design verification testing.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Support
  • Provides technical assistance and feedback to manufacturing personnel to ensure customer and quality specifications are met during the production and testing process
  • Defines, develops, and maintains standard work documentation and instructions for new and existing products
  • Coordinates manufacturing activities with a cross-functional group (Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Sales Departments) to ensure product specifications are accurately reflected in design drawings and work instructions
  • Designs tools and fixtures for product assembly
  • Helps train assembly personnel in proper use of tools, equipment, and assembly techniques
  • Updates process procedures and provides training to manufacturing personnel on any process or product performance changes
  • Identifies capital equipment purchases and justifies them using ROI analysis
  • Supports and mentors more junior manufacturing team members
• Continuous Improvement/Automation Implementation
  • Designs and implements engineering and/or process solutions for increased quality, improved throughput, and reduced costs
  • Develops automation for assembly or testing phases
  • Applies lean manufacturing techniques to existing manual assembly lines to improve quality and productivity
  • Works with design engineers to transition new product/improvements into assemblies which can effectively be built with minimum variation by assembly personnel
  • Supports continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen activities and Lean 6Sigma implementation
• Quality Support
  • Effectively develops and documents sustainable process solutions to support corrective and preventive action requests (RCCA)
  • Mentors the team in well-organized problem-solving activities
  • Works with quality assurance staff to support production yield and DPPM improvement and PFMEA analyses
  • Participates in MRB disposition activities to determine best paths forward
• Program Support
  • Creates necessary deliverables for programs, including Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and presents them to the manufacturing department and customer personnel as needed
  • Supports new customer programs throughout all phases, from product development through to product delivery
  • Coordinates manufacturing of outside processing requirements with Supply Chain and Quality Assurance departments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering)
• 3-5 years of experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes and design solutions in the production of electromechanical components and assemblies
• Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for creating drawings and developing models for assembly applications
• Familiarity with common processes in the assembly/processing of electro-mechanical devices
• Familiarity with high FOD awareness and/or Clean Room environment
• Experience with ISO or AS quality management systems preferred

Physical Requirements

• Able to read documents and computer screen
• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time
• Able to type on a computer keyboard
• Able to communicate through a telephone
• Able to communicate with customers and co-workers
• Able to lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Good manual dexterity
• Able to work using a stereo microscope for extended periods

Schedule

Onsite

Pay

$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually. This position is bonus eligible based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in the applicable bonus plan.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Health savings account, health care, and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, and 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Tuition assistance
• Business travel services
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program that includes company-paid counseling sessions and legal services

Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.