Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement fabrication and assembly processes to transition new products from R&D to production. This position is primarily geared towards products in low-rate production that consist of high-precision components and/or complex system architectures. This position will also assist in setup and process implementation for transitioning of higher-rate items to the full-scale production team and well as assist with current commercial and military product manufacturing.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in some or all of the following areas:
- Setting up new product assembly lines
- Design of production tooling/fixtures for quality and assembly consistency
- Developing assembly work instructions
- Use of production travelers for process tracking and traceability
- General knowledge of various fabrication/manufacturing processes such as: CNC machining, sheet metal cutting/forming, injection molding, rotational molding, tube assembly fabrication
- DFM
- GD&T
Specific responsibilities
- Guide junior manufacturing, industrial, and process engineers
- Plan, design and implement manufacturing and assembly processes for new product development
- Work with design engineers to determine critical-to-function features and determine best methods to ensure quality and reliability while maintaining ease of manufacturing/assembly
- Review detailed fabrication and assembly drawings for accuracy and tolerances
- Determine parts, equipment, and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications
- Design tooling and fixturing for production and quality control
- Develop and optimize process flow and work instructions
- Support low volume production to verify achievement of process plans and targets for quality, safety, efficiency, and cost
- Maximize production efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization
- Identify equipment/resource constraints and opportunities
Position Requirements
- BS in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering with GPA not less than 3.3
- Minimum 5 years' experience
- US Citizenship required due to strict ITAR regulations
Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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