Full-Time Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for manufacturing engineering activities, corrective and preventative actions related to manufacturing non-conformances / issues, documentation, cost reduction, interface with engineering, quality, product management, service, and training of manufacturing personnel. Supports LEAN culture focusing on standardization, quality, improved performance, and increased throughput.

Job duties to include, but are not limited to;

• Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, mechanical, and electrical principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues as they occur.
• Implement, maintain, and improve current manufacturing processes, including equipment, documentation, training, gages, and tooling/fixtures, to optimize quality, productivity, and cost performance
• Participate in design review meetings, collaborating with production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, technology, and programs to ensure manufacturability and scalability of EOL and new design efforts.
• Implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing process problems through testing, evaluation, and analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability process, prepare process FMEAs, root cause analyses, plan facility, equipment, and resource changes, and initial product builds, and ensure that Manufacturing deliverables to Development Project Plans are completed and on time
• Plan, specify, select, validate, and implement new equipment, processes, and facilities in manufacturing
• Engage with the appropriate personnel in the identification and resolution of Corrective/Preventative actions to address Safety, Quality, Technical, and Manufacturing issues
• Refine, Develop & Implement current and future SOP work instructions, routings, BOM, test procedures and master process documents
• Ownership of transformational projects to drive clear impact to drive bottom line performance results with step-function change.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent field)

Experience: 3-5 years of experience; direct manufacturing experience and Six Sigma Lean Certification preferred

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• AutoCAD experience
• Proficient with MS Work, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Hands on experience with electro-mechanical troubleshooting to include sub- assembly level and/or electronic instruments and systems to a component level on printed circuit board assemblies a plus
• Chemical manufacturing experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and process or procedure writing
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct root cause analysis
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
• Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources.

Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extend periods; a minimum of 2 hours.
• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, shop, warehouse, or manufacturing plant
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
• Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment.
• Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives, changing priorities and reassign priorities to complete assignments.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Company’s goals.
• Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook.
• Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.
• Complete, and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements.
• Work environment is typically considered within a Smiths location during normal or extended business hours to include offices, manufacturing plants and repair facilities.  Work environment may also include customer sites including oil well sites, and meeting venues. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and approved PPE is required when on the factory floor.

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

This position requires Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA.  Applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The compensation for this position ranges from $65,100.00 – $151,900.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Location: Edgewood, MD

Type: Full time

 

How to Apply

https://careers.smiths.com/

Job Categories: Auto CAD and Manufacturing. Job Types: Full-Time. Salary: 80,000 - 100,000. Job expires in 49 days.

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