Engineer – Manufacturing (Electrical Engineer)

Position summary:

The engineer will report to Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will provide technical expertise necessary to design, develop and implement manufacturing systems, processes and tooling required to support manufacturing and fabrication of quartz crystals, frequency control products and spectrum control products.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains various manufacturing processes which include, but not limited to welding / joining, soldering, lead forming, etc.
• Uses engineering tools and statistical concepts to maintain and improve processes
• Generation of production level documentation and procedures.
• Using Lean manufacturing techniques to improve material flow and to reduce COGS.
• Participates in collaborative engineering on new designs ensuring compliance to customer prints regarding materials used and finishes
• Suggests mechanical design methods for machining, plating, joining, plating, etc. ensuring compliance to applicable requirements
• Helps manages new component requirements for electronic and mechanical components
• Generation of production level documentation and procedures
• Specifies and initiates purchase of manufacturing tools, equipment, and supplies
• Plans, specifies, and justifies capital equipment expenditures
• Lead product and/or process improvement teams
• Works closely with cross-functional engineering groups performing concurrent engineering
• All other assigned duties

Supervises: None. Wil assist and utilize ME interns as needed.

Knowledge, skills, & Abilities:

• Hands on position requiring interaction among multiple disciplines
• Previous experience with manufacturing of hand assembled soldered components preferred
• Familiarity with multiple software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point is required.
• Proficient in Solidworks is required
• Solidworks Simulation knowledge is preferred
• Use of AutoCAD, Minitab and Microsoft AX is preferred.
• Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work on ITAR data without a license

Education, Experience, & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University
• All applicants will be reviewed. Preference will be with those having >3 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing site.

Physical Requirements & Working Environment:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Work in an office environment.
• Minimal lifting requirements.