Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement fabrication and assembly processes to transition new products from R&D to production. This position is primarily geared towards products in low-rate production that consist of high-precision components and/or complex system architectures. This position will also assist in setup and process implementation for transitioning of higher-rate items to the full-scale production team.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in some or all of the following areas:

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• Design of production tooling/fixtures for quality and assembly consistency
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• Developing assembly work instructions
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• Set up and support of new product lines
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• Use of production travelers for process tracking and traceability
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• General knowledge of various fabrication/manufacturing processes such as: CNC machining, sheet metal cutting/forming, injection molding, rotational molding, tube assembly fabrication
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• DFM
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• GD&T
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Specific responsibilities

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• Plan, design and implement manufacturing and assembly processes for new product development
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• Work with design engineers to determine critical-to-function features and determine best methods to ensure quality and reliability while maintaining ease of manufacturing/assembly
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• Review detailed fabrication and assembly drawings for accuracy and tolerances
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• Determine parts, equipment, and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications
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• Design tooling and fixturing for production and quality control
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• Develop and optimize process flow and work instructions
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• Support low volume production to verify achievement of process plans and targets for quality, safety, efficiency, and cost.
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• Maximize production efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization
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• Identify equipment/resource constraints and opportunities
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Position Requirements

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• BS in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering with GPA not less than 3.3
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• Minimum 3 years' experience
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• US Citizenship required due to strict ITAR regulations
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Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.