Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Ametek, Inc.
Location: Goleta
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Ametek, Inc.Position Summary:--Develops and improves manufacturing processes by optimizing product and manufacturing methods.-- Responsible for the continuous improvement of product quality through lean manufacturing concepts and activities.How You Will Do It:

• Evaluates and optimizes manufacturing processes by studying current and proposed methods; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes to meet product requirements while optimizing labor and material inputs.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.-- Researches and makes recommendations for equipment purchases to support manufacturing operations.
• Complete design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.-- Prepare and maintain manufacturing work instructions in accordance with company's standards.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintains product and process data metrics by creating spreadsheets, charts, and other presentation materials.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information to support management decision making and address customer audits.
• Maintains product and company reputation by promoting compliance with government and customer regulations.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintain and enhance knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles--
• Identify cost-savings and quality improvement projects in assigned area(s) and move them from concept to implementation. Design new Lean Manufacturing concepts or evaluate, improve, and implement existing concepts and best-in-class manufacturing techniques.
• Contributes to efficiency improvements by leading and/or participating in team projects to meet desired goals. Ensure solutions achieve required quality levels, reliability, and consistency.
• Incorporate engineering specifications into design, process, or techniques and provide feedback to capture lessons learned. What We Look For:
  • Bachelor's in industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Vacuum and clean-room experience highly desirable
  • Experience within a highly technical production environment is highly desirable.----
  • Quality training and experience in SPC, Kanban, Kaizen, ISO-9000, Lean, Six-Sigma highly desirable
  • Experience with Solidworks CAD drawing preferred.
  • Project Management Professional certification a plus.
  • Able to effectively communicate, written and orally, with employees and technical professionals/consultants.
  • Adept in the use of computers, software applications and other technology tools used for the purpose of information gathering, designing, product testing, computation, communication, and product documentation.------
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and demonstrate hands on ability.
  • Practical mindset with strong ability to read and interpret highly technical documents (e.g., schematics, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, routings, operating, maintenance, and job safety instructions/procedures) provided in verbal, written or pictorial form.-- What's In It For You:
    • Competitive Compensation & Holiday Pay
    • Great Health Benefits, and 401(k) plans
    • Paid Time Off per year depending on level
    • Less red tape - we have an environment that supports the entrepreneurial spirit
    • Professional & challenging culture while still providing work/life balance for our employees
    • Fast growth opportunities and quicker career development for the right candidate
    • Mentors to help you grow both personally and professionally Position Summary:--Develops and improves manufacturing processes by optimizing product and manufacturing methods.-- Responsible for the continuous improvement of product quality through lean manufacturing concepts and activities.How You Will Do It:
      • Evaluates and optimizes manufacturing processes by studying current and proposed methods; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
      • Develops manufacturing processes to meet product requirements while optimizing labor and material inputs.
      • Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.-- Researches and makes recommendations for equipment purchases to support manufacturing operations.
      • Complete design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.-- Prepare and maintain manufacturing work instructions in accordance with company's standards.
      • Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
      • Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
      • Prepares product and process status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintains product and process data metrics by creating spreadsheets, charts, and other presentation materials.
      • Provides manufacturing engineering information to support management decision making and address customer audits.
      • Maintains product and company reputation by promoting compliance with government and customer regulations.
      • Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
      • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintain and enhance knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles--
      • Identify cost-savings and quality improvement projects in assigned area(s) and move them from concept to implementation. Design new Lean Manufacturing concepts or evaluate, improve, and implement existing concepts and best-in-class manufacturing techniques.
      • Contributes to efficiency improvements by leading and/or participating in team projects to meet desired goals. Ensure solutions achieve required quality levels, reliability, and consistency.
      • Incorporate engineering specifications into design, process, or techniques and provide feedback to capture lessons learned. What We Look For:
        • Bachelor's in industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
        • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
        • Strong leadership skills.
        • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
        • Vacuum and clean-room experience highly desirable
        • Experience within a highly technical production environment is highly desirable.----
        • Quality training and experience in SPC, Kanban, Kaizen, ISO-9000, Lean, Six-Sigma highly desirable
        • Experience with Solidworks CAD drawing preferred.
        • Project Management Professional certification a plus.
        • Able to effectively communicate, written and orally, with employees and technical professionals/consultants.
        • Adept in the use of computers, software applications and other technology tools used for the purpose of information gathering, designing, product testing, computation, communication, and product documentation.------
        • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and demonstrate hands on ability.
        • Practical mindset with strong ability to read and interpret highly technical documents (e.g., schematics, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, routings, operating, maintenance, and job safety instructions/procedures) provided in verbal, written or pictorial form.-- What's In It For You:
          • Competitive Compensation & Holiday Pay
          • Great Health Benefits, and 401(k) plans
          • Paid Time Off per year depending on level
          • Less red tape - we have an environment that supports the entrepreneurial spirit
          • Professional & challenging culture while still providing work/life balance for our employees
          • Fast growth opportunities and quicker career development for the right candidate
          • Mentors to help you grow both personally and professionally

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