What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Assembly Optimization Expert position at Akkodis?
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team as a Contract-to-Hire specialist in Middlefield, CT.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably with knowledge of mechanical materials and optical design.
This role involves developing and implementing manufacturing assembly processes, alignment processes, and test processes for the company while collaborating with the engineering team.
Key Objectives:
- Reduce assembly cycle times through process optimization
- Develop and maintain effective manufacturing processes using various equipment and techniques
- Train production technicians on assembly and test procedures
- Analyze production and field failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Develop and implement screening tests for components and assemblies
- Improve production rates, efficiencies, yields, and costs
- Respond efficiently to troubleshooting requests from the production team
- Design and develop new equipment and tooling requirements
- Support process improvements through FMEA
Qualifications:
- Intermediate knowledge of Mechanical, Materials
- Optical Design experience preferred
- Lean manufacturing practices experience
- Assembly process standardization experience
- Best-in-class Assembly practices knowledge
- Component & Assembly Test Methodologies knowledge
- Root Cause & Corrective Action skills
- Blueprint reading ability
- SOLIDWORKS proficiency
- Mechanical fixture and tool design skills
- Detailed assembly and test procedure writing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Timely communication skills
