The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to develop and drive quality-driven manufacturing systems, processes and equipment for the production of new and existing wire and harness cables.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Develops processes for the efficient production of harness systems (discreet harnesses and round cable assemblies) and electro-mechanical assemblies
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Creates and maintains work instruction to optimize manufacturability
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Problem solves and recommends solutions for internal production issues and customer design issues
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Leads engineering efforts to implement new products into production
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Designs and implements tools and fixtures required for effective manufacturing
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Investigates, recommends, justifies and implements new equipment purchases
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Manages process and documentation changes as required by internal and customer-driven engineering changes
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Interprets drawing packages and internal BOMS, and audits for accuracy
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Provides expert technical support to production teams
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Supports purchasing, quality, test and production departments to ensure product integrity is maintained
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Performs other tasks as assigned by Manager
Job Requirements
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BS in Engineering or related field, preferred
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Minimum 2 years Manufacturing Engineering experience
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Experience with cable layup/construction methods
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Experience with Electro-mechanical assemblies
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Mold injection experience, strongly preferred
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Bi-lingual Spanish and English, strongly preferred
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Excellent organizational skills
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Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
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Experience with Lean manufacturing
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Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds