Manufacturing Engineer II

JOB SUMMARY
This role provides onsite technical engineering support for Eddy Current products by contract manufacturers, or part suppliers. Responsibilities include, Prototyping, reviewing and commercializing new designs, sustaining engineering, product/process improvements, documenting procedures for assembly and testing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Function as the onsite technical liaison between design engineering and production

Participate in design reviews, review drawings for Design for Manufacturing (DFMd, confirm conformance to customer requirements
Assemble and test prototypes and ETO products
Prepare production readiness deliverables
Provide training on techniques and procedures for production personnel
Produce graphic rich work instructions for assembly & test

Support onsite Production with Form, Fit, Function changes

Review proposed changes with Production, Planning, and Change Management
Author/Approve redlines, initiate Change Orders
Research/source/approve alternatives for obsolete components & materials

Review returned products for Root Cause analysis and corrective actions
Perform root cause analysis and initiate and track corrective actions from the analysis
MRB member- evaluate and disposition non-conforming materials
Lead and support onsite cross functional teams for a variety of improvement projects
Administer and improve SolidWorks, IFS, and Smartsheets systems and reports
Other duties as required in support of the department and the company

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sound technical knowledge of manufacturing practices and product design
Excellent problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines
Education and experience applicable to eddy current probe, instrument & robotic technologies:

Servo drives, pneumatics, vision systems, and associated controls
Precision machining, both milling, and multi-axis lathes
Rapid prototyping, Additive manufacturing, Laser cutting & marking

Written communication and documentation skills for training & presentation
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
Proficient making electrical measurements; impedance, inductance, resistance, continuity
Blueprint reading skills required, GD&T experience preferred
Ability to interpret complex schematics/wiring diagrams
Thorough understanding of Lean Manufacturing practices
Ability to lead and build high performing cross functional teams
Experience with SPC, DOE, Gage R&R for process control and improvement
Must be able to support production floor activities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
2 years CAD Experience required; SolidWorks strongly preferred.
3 years of manufacturing and manufacturing experience
Experience with hardware manufacturing including eddy current, NDT or similar instruments.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Eddy Current Level 1 or higher preferred
SolidWorks certification preferred
SolidWorks EPDM experience preferred
DriveWorks experience preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular sitting, standing and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
Hearing and speaking
Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in a normal office environment with minimal physical risks involved. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

As dictated by the work function

TRAVEL

Limited travel as needed (0-5%)