Manufacturing Engineer III

Manufacturing Engineer III

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SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for working to improve the manufacturing process of furnace brazed cold plates and radio wave guides, along with developing supporting documentation for long run and high-volume production. We are looking for a precision‑oriented professional with developed leadership qualities and the ability to work efficiently with a cross functional team. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

• Collaborate with a cross functional team to define, develop, design, implement, and document a manufacturing strategy for new and existing products.
• Plans and design manufacturing processes for a production facility.
• Produce detailed and carefully planned manufacturing work instructions.
• Design fixtures and tooling to help reduce cost of machine setup and reduce scrap parts.
• Analyzes assembly, fabrication, machining, and other processes.
• Review manufacturing yield, set‑up, and cycle times to reduce scrap, reduce rework, identify waste in the value stream, and improve equipment and resource utilization and efficiency.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing production processes.
• Work with suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Participate in material review board meetings and coordinate solutions for identified discrepancies.
• Identify trends and recommend best practices to improve process capability.
• Maintain a watchful and alert attitude toward projects, including introducing manufacturing engineering standards into project team meetings, developing reporting ideas and metrics to gauge the project’s success, and in general being eager and energetic towards establishing and maintaining the process design.
• Uphold the company core values
• Other duties as assigned

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Proficient in Solid Works or similar CAD software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Epicor ERP 10 or similar ERP/MES software

• B.S. degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, or similar engineering
• Brazing, machining, heat treating, plating, welding, mechanical and/or non‑destructive testing experience
• 4–7 years of experience

Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers. Ability to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Authorization to work in the United States. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, you should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to hot and/or cold work environments, chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, loud noises, risk of electrical shock and vibration and/or other occupational hazards;

personal protective equipment may be required.