Junior Manufacturing Engineer

$60k/yr.

1st Shift = 7am to 3:30pm

Summary:

• The Junior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for advising, assisting, and improving manufacturing processes to promote efficient and economical utilization of personnel and facilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required; mechanical or industrial engineering field preferred
• 0-3 years of related experience
• Ability to review and analyze data for defect trends, determine root cause failures and implement corrective actions
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Working knowledge of all areas of assembly for printed wiring boards
• Mechanical/machine programming experience for equipment used to assemble surface mount and thru-hold printed wiring boards
• Knowledge of standard electronic contract manufacturing processes
• Ability to review schematics and technical drawing requirements for mechanical/electrical assemblies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate and improve current manufacturing methodologies, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards
• Confer with vendors and customers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts
• Estimate production times and assist with planning staffing requirements and costs related to tooling in the production quotation process
• Confer with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and production schedules to facilitate production processes
• Analyze and plan workflow of surface mount, thru-hole printed circuit boards and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Design, sketch, implement and document the utilization of specialty assembly tools
• Configure and calibrate production equipment as necessary to support production needs
• Troubleshoot common equipment failures
• Repair equipment on the production floor using standard electrical and mechanical measuring equipment
• Develop procedures per ISO/AS9100D/J-STD-001 standards
• Manage and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, both electrical and mechanical
• Assist with the creation or create production software programs for the SMT machines, AOI's or other production area equipment as required
• Contact equipment manufacturers and suppliers for equipment troubleshooting, evaluation of equipment for replacement and evaluation of new equipment manufacturers as needed
• Oversee and provide guidance on tasks associated with bonding adhesives, such as EP30AO and solder paste, and specialized processes, specifically conformal coating
• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality
• Identify and evaluate new tools that allow each group to perform in the most efficient manner
• Verify new and existing machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications and requirements

Benefits:

• Five (5) weeks of PTO per year
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
• HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options