What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at NIBE Element North America?
Therm-x of California is the leading manufacture for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a diverse customer base. We offer competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.
The Manufacturing Engineer I will have a multi-functional roll to support development, design, and implementation of Therm-x's vertically integrated heater factories.
Duties Include but not limited to;
- Mechanical design for tooling and automation
- Torch and Induction braze qualifications per applicable codes
- Supports manufacturing process documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement
- Supports lean manufacturing process improvement projects
- Support design of custom packaging.
- Support manufacturing and coordination, execution and operations process development
- Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required
- Understands 6 sigma principles and has experience utilizing statistical analysis software (JMP, MiniTab)
- Develop efficient lean manufacturing processes with an emphasis on quality and efficiency.
- Evaluate production and NPI parts with DFM in mind by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, soliciting observations from operators
- Specify tooling or equipment required to manufacture product per customer requirements within budgeted cost and lead time
- Provide technical assistance on projects supporting the manufacturing divisions.
- Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Interface with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and contract manufacturers as needed
- Spend time observing and gathering feedback how current processes are working and report back to management findings.
Desired Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project)
- Expert skills with 3D design packages such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor
- Knowledge of torch and induction brazing with experience qualifying braze joints per applicable codes such as AWS B1.2.
- Strong skills in GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
- Read and interpret assembly drawings, blueprints and electrical schematics
- Read bill of materials and identify all components specified
- Self-motivated, requiring minimum supervision
- Over 2 years of experience in low volume high mix manufacturing environment
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Materials, Mechanical, Aerospace or Joining Engineering with 2 years of experience. BS Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Work Environment: high noise level associated with manufacturing facility
