Job Description

Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Multiple Shifts:

3rd Shift: Monday through Friday, Hours: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am

Weekend Shift - Day: Friday/Saturday/Sunday, Hours: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Weekend Shift - Night: Friday/Saturday/Sunday, Hours: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Candidate will responsible for supporting implementation of production process improvements and manufacturing efficiency improvements. This role works collaboratively with the manufacturing and equipment engineering teams to identify, implement, and track the performance of equipment and process improvement activities to reduce equipment downtime and improve quality rates. The Manufacturing Specialist will also be the first tier of engineering support for production.

What you'll do:

• Brainstorm, trial, and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce build hours & defects

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers, equipment engineers, and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes

• Document manufacturing systems downtime for frequency and duration.

• Troubleshoot and resolve downtime with a focus on continuous improvement

• Design, build, and commission electromechanical equipment and tooling for process and/or efficiency improvements

• Write and update process work instructions

• Troubleshoot and resolve nonconformances and production blockers

• Perform R&D and prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation and oversight. Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, and hand tools

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with a variety of technical skills such as mechanical and electrical assembly
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Efficient use of hand tools
• Electro-mechanical system troubleshooting
• Proficiency with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to identify business/process improvement opportunities and communicate them to team and management
• Can create and monitor team performance metrics
• Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced, startup environment with daily changes
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science or Associate degree in Engineering related field with 0-2 years of experience (internships / co-ops included)
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
• Experience with manufacturing equipment development
• Electro-mechanical system design
• Electro-mechanical system maintenance
• Ability to represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times

You should be proficient in:

• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Process Engineering
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Six Sigma Experience
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Process Development

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAD Software
• ERP Software