Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer (Space) - NPI is responsible for performing activities relating to the development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods. Additionally, provides engineering support to the production floor ensuring a continual manufacturing process.
Designs, develops, troubleshoots and documents various mechanical and electro-mechanical processes and operations used in the manufacturing of electronic products
Supports the launch of new products
Evaluates new material and process techniques to determine economic and/or quality impact on company products, reviews inputs from suppliers, design engineering and manufacturing
Supports analysis and sets expectations of suppliers of critical components
Ability to learn product requirements with customer to ensure DFx and compatibility of processing methods
Ability to learn productivity and yield improvement roadmap for product lines through use of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives
Supports ongoing reliability needs
Participates in manufacturing and production readiness review
Conceives and plans projects involving definition and selection of new approaches to the manufacturing process
Determines cause for rejected parts and their disposition
Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications
Reviews and analyzes discrepancy or yield information and recommends corrective action
Supports contractual specifications to determine job scope and requirements and takes necessary steps to implement
Supports the team in cost studies and equipment recommendations
Supports the quote team in the preparation of cost estimates for new business
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum two years related experience in the Aerospace/Space technology
Possess an understanding of high-mix/low-volume manufacturing
Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes including SMT and circuit card assembly to support aerospace/space technology
Hands on technical experience with SMT processes, soldering, and testing requirements
Support the PCB Assembly Design for Manufacturability
Hands-on experience with electromechanical assembly processes
Experience with document collection, hardware hierarchy and specification reviews with customers
Knowledge of continuous flow manufacturing using Lean techniques
Exposure to Lean tools/methods (Standard work, 5S, cells, TPM, 1 piece flow, Set Up reduction, Poka Yoke)
Knowledge with work standards and visual manufacturing instructions
Strong interpersonal skills and team building skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and CAD tools experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Inter, intra-department and external contact required
Possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government granted security clearance
9/80 Work Schedule