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