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The Manufacturing Engineer plays a pivotal role in spearheading process improvement initiatives at our Milpitas site. This position primarily focuses on leading new product integrations, driving process enhancements, and implementing cost-saving projects. As the Continuous Improvement Leader, the Manufacturing Engineer champions the adoption of CI/LEAN methodologies and tools across all manufacturing departments to enhance business operations. The role involves identifying the most efficient methods to optimize the utilization of resources—people, machines, materials, information, and energy—to manufacture products effectively. This encompasses integrating new products into existing production lines, creating new production lines or work cells, specifying and acquiring new production equipment, developing preventive maintenance programs, maintaining process documentation, and ensuring product and process quality.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in process/manufacturing/industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
- A strong track record of successful project management.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including welding, machining, forming, mechanical assembly, and production testing.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, encompassing oral, written, and electronic communication.
- Proficiency in various computer tools, including MS Office, SolidWorks, and PLM.
- The ability to influence individuals who are not direct reports.
- Familiarity with Lean principles, established manufacturing procedures, and experience leading Kaizen events.
- Experience in the refrigeration industry or related test equipment industry is a plus.
About Key Responsibilities:
- Devise efficient methods for resource utilization to manufacture products.
- Lead the integration of new products into existing production lines or create new production lines/work cells.
- Develop, specify, and procure new production tooling and equipment.
- Establish and oversee Preventive Maintenance programs for critical production lines.
- Create and maintain process documentation (Process Instructions, Standardized Work) and material specifications to support manufacturing continuity.
- Ensure product and process quality through the development of measurement and testing methods, as well as testing fixtures.
- Collaborate with various plant departments, including quality, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.
- Apply Lean principles to analyze and enhance material flow and plant layout, optimizing production efficiency, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness, while eliminating waste in processes.
- Support the department's long-term Continuous Improvement initiatives, leading to improved safety, quality, manpower optimization, and cost savings.
- Projects may involve safety enhancements, Lean events, scrap reduction, labor optimization, material flow improvement, product engineering changes, or operational cost reduction.
- Coordinate shop-floor training with department supervision to ensure compliance with processes, procedures, and work instructions, reinforcing training as needed.
- Maintain accurate Bill of Materials, work centers, and product routings for responsible departments.
