Manufacturing Engineer II

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.

• 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 Solid Works, IFS, and Smartsheets systems and reports
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company

• This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

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

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

• Eddy Current Level 1 or higher preferred
• Solid Works certification preferred
• Solid Works EPDM experience preferred
• Drive Works experience preferred

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

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.

• As dictated by the work function

• Limited travel as needed (0-5%)