Manufacturing engineer

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and conduct Design of Experiments (DOEs) for injection molding processes specific to material testing, machine or process development, optimization, or part prototyping.
• Identify key process indicators (KPIs) and collect data into meaningful metrics on a routine basis.  Use basic SPC to monitor performance and suggest areas of improvement.
• Create and maintain required documentation for manufacturing processes, including flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis, and line balancing.
• Review customer specifications for Build to Custom Design projects. Provide feedback to Project Managers and customers as required.
• Design and develop robust manufacturing concepts to simplify and improve processes and ensure best practices.
• Taking an active lead in design for Manufacturability / Assembly Responsible for tool & process validation (PPAP), DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ.
• Perform PFMEA Risk Analyses when required (ISO 13485 opportunities), develop plans to mitigate risk, and keep PFMEA alive throughout product life.
• Identify and introduce new or enhanced process capabilities to LEMO manufacturing work centers.
• Perform root cause analyses for critical problems.  Propose and implement corrective measures to address customer complaints.
• Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing lean manufacturing, kaizen, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis to formulate and support innovation, implement corrective actions, and improvements.
• Assist day-to-day operations in the manufacturing assembly area to optimize workflow, work thru short- term problems, and lead assembly teams to maintain efficiency.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering preferred (BSME, BSIE), or significant directly related work experience
• Three (3) years minimum experience in the mold making and injection molding industry
• Proven track record in manufacturing to support the over-molding and design process
• Work with Design Engineering to support injection mold designs for medical, defense and commercial applications
• Understanding of Cable and Connector assemblies and fabrication process.
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Experience sourcing and installing capital equipment

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Extensive experience in plastic mold design, developing and optimizing injection mold processing parameters, machining and mold fabrication and assembly techniques, mold maintenance
• Knowledge of fiber optic polishing and cable assembly
• Knowledge of various plastic materials used in the injection molding process such as PEEK, POM, PTFE, FEP, VMQ, Rubber, Polyamide, Polyurethane, PA6.6, PPSU, PSU, etc.
• Proficient CAD Drafting skills – AutoCAD, Inventor, plus Microsoft Office tools
• Familiarity with IPC 610/620 standards, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA

Physical Job RequirementsQualifications/Skills:

• Typical Working Conditions:  Office environment, Quality Laboratory, Engineering Lab, Cable, Connector, injection molding work areas
• Equipment Used:  Computer and office equipment and tools used in Cable Assembly and Connector Assembly departments; May work on equipment including injection machine, injection molds, CNC machines, Lasers, test equipment, crimp applicators and presses, programmable prep equipment, automated dispensing equipment, etc.
• Essential Physical Tasks:  Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time; Able to lift 25 lbs. on occasion

We offer

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Spacious Work Facilities
• Fun Work Environment 

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