Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (SRME)

Department: Manufacturing Engineering (ME)

Job Overview:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Sr. ME) develops, validate, implements, and maintains methods, flow, and systems of Unigen production. The Manufacturing Engineer estimates manufacturing cost, determines manufacturing requirements, and coordinates the release of new and/or existing products. Reports to Director, MFG Engineering Operations. Located in Newark, CA.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in Unigen’s manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, and assemblies

• Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards (production flow, PFMEA, shop floor control, assembly methods, production equipment and chemical selection)
• Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls
• Assist ME Manager/Director in improving Unigen’s system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training
• Design, develop, test and/or source various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods

2. Interface with design, product engineering, and customer in coordinating the release of new products

• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results
• Responsible for transitioning hardware products from design into manufacturing
• In cooperation with customer and/or hardware development engineering, provide design for manufacturability (DFM) and PFMEA
• Coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products
• Ensure product is build with correct revision

3. Estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new and/or existing product lines

• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency
• Design and order tooling and fixtures required for manufacturing process
• Create manufacturing labor and NRE quote, update cycle time on timely manner (Quotation and MPI)
• Manage ECO / MCO change requirements – create or update instructions and tooling if required and coordinate with production to implement necessary changes

4. Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations

• Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations (Post Build report, MPI, Process Routing, Procedure)

5. Provide engineering support and share technical expertise cross-functionally

• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality/continuous improvement, and improved efficiency
• Participate in root cause analysis for any defect products or RMA’s
• Review and analyze Quality data and suggest corrective/preventive actions to improve quality yield
• Provide training to production supervisors, leads, and operators in special process requirements

Other duties and responsibilities related to Manufacturing Engineering as assigned

Job Qualifications:

1. Minimum BS Degree in Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum 5 years of related experience in Supplier, Process, and Customer Quality areas in EMS environment or equivalent education.
3. Advanced level knowledge including troubleshooting and training skills in process engineering systems and tools, including Gerber/Board/CAD Viewer Software, Panacim MES and Traceability Interface, 2D/3D Modeling and Drafting Software.
4. Knowledge of Vector/Artwork Drawing Software, Panasonic Machine Programming and Interface Software, Offline SPI Programming Software, Stencil Management Software
5. Knowledge of Tooling Management Software, Maintenance Management Software, Reflow Profiling Software, Conformal coating, Strain Gage & Software.
6. Proficient in Scanner Programming Software, Toolsnet Torque Driver Programming Software, Routing Programming Software, Nordson Dage 3D X-ray, and other commonly used systems/tools.