What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Mission Microwave?
About the job
About the Company:
Mission Microwave Technologies was founded in 2014 to revolutionize the next generation of Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Upconverters (BUCs). We utilize advanced GaN transistors, unique power combining technology, and novel full-system designs to create the industry’s most efficient, lightweight, and compact high-power SSPAs.
Our management team has more than 100 years of combined experience supplying high-performance, high-reliability SSPAs to commercial, military, and space customers. We’ve achieved significant growth in only 10 years and are currently owned by a private equity firm.
We are proud to be listed as #28 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production, and certified a Great Place to Work for since 2022.
Mission Microwave’s headquarters are located at 6060 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90603.
Purpose/Summary:
As a Manufacturing Engineer you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient production of our high-reliability RF electronics. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position will maintain quality procedures and documentation in order to guarantee the highest quality, reliability, repeatability, and efficiency of all products in production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvement within manufacturing operations to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.
- New Product Introduction: Collaborate with R&D and Product Development teams to ensure smooth transition of new products from design to production. Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products, considering factors such as scalability, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
- Quality Assurance: Work closely with the Quality Manager to implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address manufacturing issues and defects.
- Production Support: Provide technical support to production teams, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and resolve production bottlenecks to meet production targets and delivery schedules.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing processes, including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality records. Generate reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to management.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence and achieve cost savings.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 6 years of direct experience
- Know and understand IPC 610, IPC 620, MIL-STD-883
- Know and understand ISO and AS9100 controls and regulations
- Know and understand ESD procedures
- Experience with small to medium RF parts and components
- Skilled in manufacturing operations such as general mechanical assembly of electronics, soldering, wire bonding, epoxy attach, die attach, machining, plating, PCBAs, etc.
- Knowledge of various materials and processes; metals, ceramics, electronics, thermoplastics, semiconductors, etc.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must be able to read and understand engineering, process, assembly, and traveler documentation
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to apply analytical methods to resolve technical challenges
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems for production planning and inventory management
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Sense of ownership and responsibility
- Ability to work with discretion and confidentiality
Physical Demands, Working and Environmental Conditions:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- This role requires to be on-site during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD.
About the job
About the Company:
Mission Microwave Technologies was founded in 2014 to revolutionize the next generation of Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Upconverters (BUCs). We utilize advanced GaN transistors, unique power combining technology, and novel full-system designs to create the industry’s most efficient, lightweight, and compact high-power SSPAs.
Our management team has more than 100 years of combined experience supplying high-performance, high-reliability SSPAs to commercial, military, and space customers. We’ve achieved significant growth in only 10 years and are currently owned by a private equity firm.
We are proud to be listed as #28 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production, and certified a Great Place to Work for since 2022.
Mission Microwave’s headquarters are located at 6060 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90603.
Purpose/Summary:
As a Manufacturing Engineer you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient production of our high-reliability RF electronics. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position will maintain quality procedures and documentation in order to guarantee the highest quality, reliability, repeatability, and efficiency of all products in production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvement within manufacturing operations to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.
- New Product Introduction: Collaborate with R&D and Product Development teams to ensure smooth transition of new products from design to production. Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products, considering factors such as scalability, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
- Quality Assurance: Work closely with the Quality Manager to implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address manufacturing issues and defects.
- Production Support: Provide technical support to production teams, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and resolve production bottlenecks to meet production targets and delivery schedules.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing processes, including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality records. Generate reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to management.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence and achieve cost savings.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 6 years of direct experience
- Know and understand IPC 610, IPC 620, MIL-STD-883
- Know and understand ISO and AS9100 controls and regulations
- Know and understand ESD procedures
- Experience with small to medium RF parts and components
- Skilled in manufacturing operations such as general mechanical assembly of electronics, soldering, wire bonding, epoxy attach, die attach, machining, plating, PCBAs, etc.
- Knowledge of various materials and processes; metals, ceramics, electronics, thermoplastics, semiconductors, etc.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must be able to read and understand engineering, process, assembly, and traveler documentation
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to apply analytical methods to resolve technical challenges
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems for production planning and inventory management
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Sense of ownership and responsibility
- Ability to work with discretion and confidentiality
Physical Demands, Working and Environmental Conditions:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- This role requires to be on-site during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD.