Zollner Electronics Inc.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager. Support manufacturing/production floor activities; Tracks and executives the build process through the manufacturing floor. New product layout and manufacturing instruction development and implementation. Performs data collection to drive continuous process and equipment improvement and root cause corrective actions. The Manufacturing Engineer may perform a variety of tasks in accordance with their training, experience, and skill.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Take direction from and/or works with the Program Manager on a product or customer related activities (For example the program manager will assign tasks or project activities to the Manufacturing Engineer)
Interface with customers to understand requirements and criteria to ensure meeting customer expectations
Generate Pre- and Post- DfA/DfM analyses and reports for the product (for example, Developing competency with Valor system to create DfX reports on an as needed basis) Recommends engineering design changes as needed
Review and approve NPI preparation process (such as MPI, tooling, SAP production engineering module, etc.)
Support production floor from pilot run up to mass production, includes troubleshoots and corrects issues as needed. Instructs, helps, guides, and mentors technicians and operators in support of production floor.
Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing and assembly processes and methods to obtain maximum productivity levels
Performs data collection to drive continuous process and equipment improvement and root cause corrective actions
Identifies and implements cost reduction
Lean manufacturing, ISO, etc.
Value stream maps
Production floor layout
TAKT Time Study
Perform DOE (Design of Experiment)
Review and analyze product yield
Support and/or responsible to address all relevant engineering root cause analyses
Support and/or generate process control plans and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
Provides global support for other company plants
Makes capital equipment recommendations
Assists with the development of new automated processes using available hardware and software
Prepares activity reports and other data input as required
Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned
Qualifications Required / Job Specifications
Seven (7) years of Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience in a contract manufacturing environment of PCBA and mechanical assemblies
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
All or some of this experience:
Product Documentation (such as BOM, drawing, work instructions, product standard)
Soldering Process
Value Stream Map
MTM (Method of Time Measurement)
Ergonomic Studies
CAM Software (CAM 350, AUTOCAD, CAMCAD, Valor System, ProE, Solid Works, Etc.)
Ability to use common sense to solve practical problems.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret schematics, technical procedures, and various reports
Ability to keep accurate documentation
Ability to apply advanced concepts of algebra, statistics, and geometry
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees; interface with other departments and customers as necessary
Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and representatives of external organizations
Solid decision making skills.
Possess strong communication, coaching, listening, and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds and build trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results at all levels within the organization
Possess conflict resolution skills and the ability to apply techniques at all levels of the organization
Must be self-directed, dependable, and motivated with excellent relationship and time management skills
Demonstrated effective leadership abilities required
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Experience leading teams and projects
Expertise in Theory of Constraints
Experience managing customer commit process
Experience supporting Quality Management Systems (ISO), Lean and Customer Satisfaction
Expertise in root cause analysis, problem solving, decision making and project management
Proficient with MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel.
Strong, effective organizational skills required; detail oriented; ability to multitask.
Available to work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and goals.
This may include odd hour teleconferences with global facilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle panels and boards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and have steady hands and dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Take direction from and/or works with the Program Manager on a product or customer related activities (For example the program manager will assign tasks or project activities to the Manufacturing Engineer)
Interface with customers to understand requirements and criteria to ensure meeting customer expectations
Generate Pre- and Post- DfA/DfM analyses and reports for the product (for example, Developing competency with Valor system to create DfX reports on an as needed basis) Recommends engineering design changes as needed
Review and approve NPI preparation process (such as MPI, tooling, SAP production engineering module, etc.)
Support production floor from pilot run up to mass production, includes troubleshoots and corrects issues as needed. Instructs, helps, guides, and mentors technicians and operators in support of production floor.
Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing and assembly processes and methods to obtain maximum productivity levels
Performs data collection to drive continuous process and equipment improvement and root cause corrective actions
Identifies and implements cost reduction
Lean manufacturing, ISO, etc.
Value stream maps
Production floor layout
TAKT Time Study
Perform DOE (Design of Experiment)
Review and analyze product yield
Support and/or responsible to address all relevant engineering root cause analyses
Support and/or generate process control plans and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
Provides global support for other company plants
Makes capital equipment recommendations
Assists with the development of new automated processes using available hardware and software
Prepares activity reports and other data input as required
Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned
Qualifications Required / Job Specifications
Seven (7) years of Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience in a contract manufacturing environment of PCBA and mechanical assemblies
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
All or some of this experience:
Product Documentation (such as BOM, drawing, work instructions, product standard)
Soldering Process
Value Stream Map
MTM (Method of Time Measurement)
Ergonomic Studies
CAM Software (CAM 350, AUTOCAD, CAMCAD, Valor System, ProE, Solid Works, Etc.)
Ability to use common sense to solve practical problems.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret schematics, technical procedures, and various reports
Ability to keep accurate documentation
Ability to apply advanced concepts of algebra, statistics, and geometry
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees; interface with other departments and customers as necessary
Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and representatives of external organizations
Solid decision making skills.
Possess strong communication, coaching, listening, and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds and build trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results at all levels within the organization
Possess conflict resolution skills and the ability to apply techniques at all levels of the organization
Must be self-directed, dependable, and motivated with excellent relationship and time management skills
Demonstrated effective leadership abilities required
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Experience leading teams and projects
Expertise in Theory of Constraints
Experience managing customer commit process
Experience supporting Quality Management Systems (ISO), Lean and Customer Satisfaction
Expertise in root cause analysis, problem solving, decision making and project management
Proficient with MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel.
Strong, effective organizational skills required; detail oriented; ability to multitask.
Available to work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and goals.
This may include odd hour teleconferences with global facilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle panels and boards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and have steady hands and dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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