Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)

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High Level Mission Statement
It is the mission of Manufacturing Engineering is to lead the development, implementation, and support of production systems and processes to verify and drive improvements in the quality of our products.
High Level Statement of the Role
Participate in internal design activities with respect to design for manufacturability, identification of undefined or high-risk processes and specification of custom or one of a kind equipment. Assist program management, customers and management in the development of budget, resource and timing information for all programs.
High Level Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop robust 4+ Sigma processes and use Lean principles to reduce waste
• Research, evaluate, and make equipment recommendations to Engineering Manager
• Leads tooling development with tooling suppliers and applies proven mistake-proof techniques

• Responsible for completing all assigned Engineering Change actions

• Responsible for documenting and administering equipment specific OJT level training to fellow employees

• Work with various area Supervisors and Engineers in resolving production issues
• Work with area management to promote adherence to quality systems

• Seek out continuous improvement opportunities to reduce cost or increase throughput

• Responsible for processing DFM requests using Valor and Silicon Expert software

• Responsible for creating and updating CAD drawings including printed circuit board and floor plan layouts
• Additional duties as assigned

Essential Job Functions
The specific responsibilities listed above are essential to the role. In addition, there are the following physical, mental, equipment use and working condition requirements for the job:

• Sitting occasionally

• Standing frequently

• Walking frequently
• Lifting 1-10Ibs tooling/equipment from various places to various places occasionally
• Lifting 11-25Ibs stencils from kitting area to SMT Lines occasionally
• Carrying 1-10Ibs ~ 200 feet from various places to various places occasionally
• Carrying 11-25Ibs ~ 100 feet stencils from kitting area to SMT Lines occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling 1-10Ibs the Siemens SMT Covers from within machine to within machine occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling 11-25Ibs Siemens(feeder Carts) AI (tables) from SMT Staging to SMT Equipment occasionally
• Squatting - Viewing various equipment subassembly operations (Versaflow nozzle)
• Bending - Viewing various equipment subassembly operations (Versaflow nozzle)
• Kneeling on Floor to view machine mechanisms
• Climbing on Ladder in Materials
• Balancing
• Reaching (overhead) - Monitor Adjustments for Equipment occasionally
• Reaching (at/below shoulder level) - Various - usually into machines to inspect process/product materials
• Hand Function (both) occasionally
• Fine finger manipulation - Process Development of manual activities occasionally
• Operate knobs/levers/cranks - various equipment occasionally
• Turn wrenches/valves/handles - Various Equipment - Wash, Waves, Conveyors occasionally
• Foot Function (both) occasionally
• Actuate mechanism with feet - Process Development - Prep BGA Repair Cambridge Press EFD's Nibbler occasionally
• Step up/down - Wave Solder and Selective Solder Observation frequently
• Accommodation (focal length change) - Inspection Activities frequent
• Field of vision (peripheral vision) - Essential for process observations / surrounding areas occasionally
• Far vision (corrected to 20/40) - General Inspection of Process Areas occasionally
• Near vision (corrected to 20/20) - Inspection of fine attributes frequently
• Accurate depth perception - Inspection related frequently
• Ability to differentiate colors- Process response verification/troubleshooting frequently
• Ability to perceive spoken voice - Communication/Reception of Process Information continuously
• Ability to hear warning signals over 70dB - Process / Safety Awareness continuously
• Comprehensible speech - Communication/Reception of Process Information continuously
• Balance occasionally
• Extreme heat - Reflow ovens, Bake Ovens, Wave Solder, Wash Machines - occasionally
• Wet / Humid - Waste Water Treatment Area occasionally
• Noise levels >85dB - Wash Machine Blowers, Conformal Coat, Water Treatment - occasionally
• Exposure to radiation - Backs of CRT monitors / X-Ray Equipment occasionally
• Dust, mist, fumes - Various areas within facility occasionally
• Toxic / Caustic chemical exposure - Aquanox, Flux, Stencil Solution, Conformal Coat Solvents
• Moving mechanical parts hazard - Various Equipment - if not operated correctly or safeties bypassed occasionally
• Wear PPE -earplugs, Safety Glasses/Goggles, Gloves, Coverall/Suit & Other
• Inspection of products, objects or materials frequently
• Analyzing information or data continuously
• Planning sequences of operation or actions frequently
• Simple planning frequently
• Complex Planning frequently
• Decision-making skills continuously
• Simple decisions frequently
• Complex decisions frequently
• Define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, and/or deal with abstract variables continuously
• Basic counting, addition and/or subtraction of numbers frequently
• Performing algebra, geometry, and statistics frequently
• Simple calculations occasionally
• Complex calculations occasionally
• Ability to comprehend written language continuously
• Basic instructions, safety rules, office memoranda continuously
• Technical or professional materials, financial or legal reports continuously
• Ability to write frequently
• Compose letters or memos frequently
• Compose and/or edit reports or technical professional material frequently
• Ability to comprehend verbal language continuously
• Comprehend simple verbal sentences and instructions continuously
• Comprehend technical and complex information frequently
• Verbal communication continuously
• Talk with complex, technical or professional English frequently
• Conversing in standard English continuously

Skills to Perform This Role
Interpersonal Skills

• Able to interact with all levels of organization
• Approachable
• Open minded, willing to embrace change
• Receive constructive feedback
• Self motivated
• Willing to assist others

Technical Skills

• B.S. Degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is preferred.
• 3 years experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in an electronics manufacturing facility required

• Ability to use Calipers, Thermal Recorders, Software (Cam350, Autocad, Circuit Cam), Thermal indicators, Viscosity Measurement Tools, Stop Watch, Red Pen, Micrometers, Digitizer, Scales, PC's and various OS's, General Hand Tools (e.g. crescent wrenches, allen wrenches, torque wrenches)

• Ability to use of computers and associated peripherals

• Familiar with a large variety of electronics manufacturing equipment and processes

• Strong computer skills
• Strong mechanical and electronics knowledge
• IPC & J-STD standards knowledge
• Problem solving techniques and processes
• Quality systems and data analysis experience
• Lean and Six Sigma Knowledge

Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate at all levels and to external organizations
• Able to communicate technical issues to non-technical audiences
• Accurate reporting skills
• Good verbal and written skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good documentation skills

Leadership Skills

• Able to maintain levels of confidentiality
• Ability to use good judgment when dealing with customers
• Tactful
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills

Business Skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Able to follow process/procedures
• Ability to logically and concisely present information to customers

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