Job Description

Job Duties: 

• Conduct all work in a safe manner 
• For NPI programs, with input from design and test engineers, determine all needed assembly and test fixtures (create fixture list)
• Design, draw, have manufactured, inspect, and validate manufacturing, assembly, and test fixtures
• For NPI programs, coordinate with planner / buyer, design & test engineers on fixture jobs / PO’s, priority, and schedule
• Develop new and improve existing manufacturing, assembly, and test processes and cells
• Create new and revise existing routers, driven by ECO’s, process improvements, etc.
• Update jobs based on NCMR’s, ECO’s / EO’s, redlines, etc.
• Create jobs to make fixtures or development parts
• Review and approve ECO’s for new and changes to existing drawings, documents, etc.
• Review, provide feedback, and offer alternatives regarding NPI drawings for correctness, manufacturability, standardization, best practices, and lessons learned
• Build development and LRIP assemblies 
• Create new and revise existing assembly procedures, work instructions, part protection procedures, standards, etc.
• Determine and implement part protection and handling processes to reduce damage and rework        
• Provide all needed support for final packaging, E.G., process, materials, documentation, etc.
• Prepare ECO’s for new and changes to fixture drawings, weld simulation drawings, standards, etc.
• Lead or support the identification and removal of waste from manufacturing, assembly, and test processes
• Lead or support cross functional teams
• Lead or support structured problem solving / root cause corrective actions to address systemic quality problems
• Lead or support capital expense efforts

Position Requirements: 

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or the technical equivalent
• +2 Years of manufacturing engineering or relevant experience
• Experience with fixture design
• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing tools
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks
• Solid project management, communication, and cross functional team leadership skills
• Ability to perform in a fast paced, medium sized company
• Results oriented and ability to motivate team members

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.