Research Development Process Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

With FARO CREAFORM, possibility takes form. 

We give quality teams, production teams, maintenance teams, and designers the certainty to manufacture and design like never before - transforming 3D measurements into smarter decisions and endless possibilities. 

We believe that if it can be dreamed it can also be measured. And if it can be measured, it can also be realized. 

We are seeking a Process Engineer, for our Process Engineering team located in the Exton, PA area. The Salary range for the position is $80,000 - $100,000. 

How you will make a difference @ FARO Creaform: 

• Support product development initiatives into manufacturing processes through NPD process by completing various manufacturing related tasks such as, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), validation protocols and workflow improvements. Ensure key design requirements, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements are identified and met for NPI projects.
• Develop and execute test protocols to validate and verify software/firmware changes introduced by R&D engineering that affect Faro products in both Production and Service Centers.
• Perform failure investigation on nonconforming material and/or finished products, especially in the areas of mechanical systems and electronic components.  Analyze customer complaints and Quality reports in order to implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Utilize manufacturing tests, diagnostic protocols, to improve yield, quality, and performance.
• Conducts gauge R&R and other process capability studies to analyze new/existing manufacturing processes.
• Conduct and/or participate in team meetings to improve products and processes.
• Review specifications and confer with R&D, Quality and Manufacturing, and Service personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and costs of tools.
• Act as a liaison between R&D, Production, Service, and Quality ensuring that changes or new products properly address Manufacturing, Service, and Quality requirements.
• Coordinate introduction of product changes or new products by ensuring that procedures and diagnostic protocols are released at the appropriate time, parts have been received, and tools are available.
• Review engineering documents, submit revisions, obtain change approvals and upload documents into control system.
• Create and maintain process guidelines, routings, and work instructions for assigned projects and product lines.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans for manufacturing equipment and fixtures, calibration procedures, and work instructions for maintaining equipment in working order.   
• Work with vendors on corrective actions to solve yield and quality issues.
• Champion continuous improvement and cost reduction activities in manufacturing through Lean/Six-Sigma methodology.

This position requires:

• Bachelor's degree engineering preferred. Degrees in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering, or Associate of Science (AS) degrees in a related technical area (e.g., electronics test engineer) with relevant experience will also be considered within the requirements described herein.
• Recent college graduates from related Engineering programs welcome to apply.
• Design/Repair of assembly and automated test fixtures.
• Knowledge of 5-S, practical problem solving, Root Cause/Corrective Actions, Gauge R&R, and process capability studies.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and analytical tools / techniques 
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies. 

WHAT FARO Creaform CAN OFFER YOU:

FARO has excellent benefits for you and your family.  We not only care for our employees but also to their immediate family members. We believe in a balanced work-life and have developed programs and benefits plans to support that ethic, such as:

• A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans
• Pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
• Wellness fairs
• Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about issues affecting their lives
• Other employee events