Manufacturing Engineer

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

* Work concurrently with cross functional departments to develop manufacturing processes that are robust, error-proofed, and efficient to perform.
* Conduct time studies to aid in tracking product labor cost, line balancing, and productivity.
* Lead pre-production build activity and oversees the design transition into full production.
* Continually assess cost reduction opportunities with design, process, or material changes.
* Facilitates the design and fabrication of basic tooling and fixtures to aid in manufacturing.
* Provide manufacturing engineering feedback during product design reviews.
* Create clear and concise work instructions, test instructions, detailed reports, and other documentation as required.
* Assist in training Production Associates when requested.
* Support Manufacturing Operations and help ensure daily production targets and metrics are met.
* Assist in troubleshooting electro-mechanical system failures and help perform root cause analyses and corrective action.
* Initiate Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN's).
* Work with the Design and Manufacturing Operations groups on resolving supplier quality issues.
* Support the development of a safe, ergonomic, and environmentally sound workplace.
* Work with customers and sales team to define requirements and scope of new products and translate them into working engineering specifications.
* Able to lead small teams in problem solving sessions or lean kaizens.

Skills and Experience:
* Skilled practitioner of Lean Manufacturing and use of Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
* Experience providing R&D groups improvement ideas and opportunities during the product development phase.
* Hand-on experience developing box-build type Production lines.
* Demonstrated flexibility, self-direction, and self-discipline in planning and accomplishing objectives and in meeting deadlines with limited supervision.
* Experience writing clear and concise work Instructions for the Production personnel to use to properly build products.
* Must possess a continuous-improvement mindset with a "Can-Do" attitude and actively seek solutions to problems, good team player with a pleasant personality.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Visio, AutoCAD, or Solidworks experience is a plus.
* Must have excellent problem-solving skills and possess good analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Familiarity with ESD prevention, IPC-A-610/J-STD workmanship standards, and Quality Management System Standards; ISO 9001 and 13485, and FDA standards knowledge and experience are desirable
* Proficiency using basic electronic test and measurement equipment including Calipers, Multimeters, Power Supplies, etc.
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
* Travel and working extended workdays as required to support Manufacturing Operations
* Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted; must be able to sit and/or stand up to 8 hours per day uninterrupted.