Manufacturing Engineer III

Plans and designs manufacturing processes for a production facility Responsible for several components of a project or a complex component of a larger project. Contributes to their team or department by applying their knowledge of one or more functional areas. Fully developed professional able to work without direct guidance or direction from others.

Works closely with leaders and operators to support continuous improvement. Communicates professionally with leadership, teammates and operations personnel using appropriate technical language and descriptions. Has in depth knowledge of the discipline and role.

Works and communicates well with other members of the engineering team and with members of the production team as well as external vendors. Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials. Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties.

Utilize existing or gather new data to guide and implement process and/or design improvements. Develop and test prototypes of devices they design. Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.

Completes projects by training and guiding technicians. Provides training and ongoing support on manufacturing systems. May work with the product design team as a manufacturing representative, providing feedback on new product design and product updates with respect to manufacturability.

Advocates for DFMA best practices. May act as a liaison between the product design team and various manufacturing and production departments, solicits and returns feedback bi-directionally.

Requirements

, and process feasibility, determined through research and consultation with internal and external vendors. May support electronic production specific processes such as SMT, Wave Soldering, hand assembly techniques of circuit boards, and inspection. May support mechanical production specific processes such as blanking, cutting, forming, hardware insertion, welding, coating, machining, turning, casting, molding, inspection.

Preferred, but not required: Experience with SolidWorks, experience with programming and use of manual or CNC 3-axis mills, experience with use of manual or CNC lathe, experience with sheet metal design & fabrication, experience with MIG & TIG welding. Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.

Continuously seeks to expand their knowledge. Works independently; receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement. BA/BS degree w/6-9+ years’ experience or MA/MS degree w/3-6+ years’ experience or AA/AS/Technical School w/8-12+ years’ experience.