Manufacturing Engineer III

AST is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation for onsite WA applicants is $106,000-$130,000 annually.

AST enhances the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions.

The Manufacturing Engineer 3 will support AST by providing manufacturing technical leadership that includes manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, and industrial engineering. The primary responsibilities include developing and owning process/material flow in our warehouse and assembly areas as well as being the primary contact for technical assembly questions.

The role will develop scalable manufacturing processes and ensure manufacturing readiness for new product launches.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Lead manufacturing technical support activities to upgrade and improve manufacturing technologies, quality of production, as well as new processes, technologies, and longer-term manufacturing strategies.
• Define and design tooling standards to support quality production by our contractors and service providers.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing operations, troubleshooting production issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in the product design review process and provide technical input to Design Engineers.
• Lead process design activities and ensure new processes conform to AST best practices.
• Ensure new product designs incorporate established Design For Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) standards prior to release.
• Design/implement assembly and test machines; ensure assembly jigs and tools meet AST standards.
• Work closely with design and production leaders to improve manufacturing efficiency, manufacturing effectiveness, and reduce production costs.
• Define part/process routing strategy.
• Create standard work and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. 7+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer.

• Proficiency with 3-D solid modeling software such as Inventor and AutoCAD for designing and modeling manufacturing processes and products.
• Ability to review engineering drawings for completeness and define GD&T callouts.
• Familiar with CNC processes and requirements.
• Proficiency with computer software such as MS Office, ERP Systems, AutoCAD, Solid Modeling (Inventor, Solid Works, ProE), FEA, and motion analysis/simulations.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, material processing, electropolish, passivation, and plastics.
• Lead the identification and implementation of improvements to manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process optimization techniques.
• Strong planning and project management skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced culture.
• Self-driven with initiative and ability to work autonomously to achieve KPIs.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians in process development and best practices.