Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in *********’s manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, and assemblies

• Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards (production flow, PFMEA, shop floor control, assembly methods, production equipment and chemical selection)
• Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls
• Assist ME Manager/Director in improving *********’s system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training
• Design, develop, test and/or source various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods

 2. Interface with design, product engineering, and customer in coordinating the release of new products

• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results
• Responsible for transitioning hardware products from design into manufacturing
• In cooperation with customer and/or hardware development engineering, provide design for manufacturability (DFM) and PFMEA
• Coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products 
• Ensure product is build with correct revision

 3. Estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new and/or existing product lines

• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency
• Design and order tooling and fixtures required for manufacturing process
• Create manufacturing labor and NRE quote, update cycle time on timely manner (Quotation and MPI)
• Manage ECO / MCO change requirements – create or update instructions and tooling if required and coordinate with production to implement necessary changes

4. Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations

• Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations (Post Build report, MPI, Process Routing, Procedure)

 5. Provide engineering support and share technical expertise cross-functionally

• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality/continuous improvement, and improved efficiency
• Participate in root cause analysis for any defect products or RMA’s
• Review and analyze Quality data and suggest corrective/preventive actions to improve quality yield
• Provide training to production supervisors, leads, and operators in special process requirements

Other duties and responsibilities related to Manufacturing Engineering as assigned