Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Reports to: Manufacturing Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

Stäubli is a global industrial and mechatronic solution provider with four dedicated Divisions: Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics and Textile, serving customers who aim to increase their productivity in many industrial sectors. Stäubli currently operates in 28 countries, with employees in 50 countries on four continents. Its global workforce of 6,000 shares a commitment to partnering with customers in nearly every industry to provide comprehensive solutions with long-term support.

Stäubli Electrical Connectors develops highly reliable connection solutions based on the MULTILAM contact technology. In the field of photovoltaics, Stäubli is a pioneer and global market leader with its MC4 connector portfolio. Stäubli provides connections for life in industries such as renewable energies, industrial automation applications, power transmission and distribution, railway, welding automation, test and measurement, medical devices, and E-mobility.

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Windsor, CA. We are a highly skilled and dedicated team with a great benefits package and atmosphere. 

This position is responsible for the process design, operation, and implementation of new production lines. Play a key role in bringing quality, tooling and general support into all products being manufactured in the USA. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and/or optimize production processes, process parameters, and tooling for products in order to meet product performance and customer requirements.

·         Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.

·         Support manufacturing investigations and monitor process performance to meet quality, yield, capacity, and timelines.

• Partner with engineering teams to evaluate various process technologies, equipment designs, and suppliers, and identify/select the best method for mass production.
• Perform capability studies for current and new processes to prove a repeatable and reliable production process, and modify the process or tooling as needed.
• Write the necessary documents to accompany production releases, such as Machine Specifications, Process Flows, PFMEA’s, and Control Plans.
• Perform Gage R&R’s for current and new gages developed to prove a repeatable and reliable measurement process, and modify the gages as needed
• Develop the tools and Inspection gages for various assembly processes.
• Design and build automated and semi-automated assemblies and fixtures
• Coordinate maintenance and repair operations for all manufacturing equipment.
• Evaluate design/manufacturing alternatives for cost/performance/reliability optimizations.
• Teach and disseminate product and production process knowledge to appropriate personnel.
• Effectively communicate technical problems to suppliers or Engineering and work in a team to find and eliminate the root causes and improve designs.
• Be actively involved in the implementation of quality programs.
• Willing and able to work as a team member and make general decisions within authorized responsibilities for various projects with competing demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
• Able to lift up to 50 (fifty) pounds as part of a daily routine.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

·         Must be self-driven to find the correct and appropriate solutions.

·         Demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills required to understand best manufacturing practices and recommend proper improvement opportunities.

·         Basic electrical circuit knowledge.

·         Experience with bench top tool development including simple PLC building and programming with the mechanical designs.

·         Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems a plus.

·         Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint presentation & CAD software a plus.

·         Experience with CAM systems and simple set-ups on CNC mills and lathes a plus.

·         Ability to present technical data to all levels of the organization and produce results when facing deadlines or commitments is required.

·         Understanding and knowledge of scientific method and statistical problem solving techniques (SPC).

·         Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

Education and/or Experience

·         Bachelors or Technical degree in one of the following Engineering disciplines: Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical.

·         3 yrs. experience in a Manufacturing or related field.