Manufacturing Engineer II

Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. Interfaces with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products.  Launches, releases, approves, and implements engineering change orders as required to support design engineering and floor with new and existing products.


Estimates manufacturing costs, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements.  Uses DFx principles to reduce manufacturing and/or product costs, and improve delivered product quality. Develops design methods and parameters, project methodology and/or project proposals. Interfaces between operations and design engineering to implement most feasible design/solution.  Participates in preparation of concept and feasibility studies.


Develops and uses test procedures, including assisting with the definition of test specifications with design / software engineering.  May work with test engineering on the design and development of text fixtures.  May assist in the coordination of outsourcing activities. Gathers operational and test data and evaluates results; takes corrective actions.


Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies.  Participates in the development and maintenance of new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.
Determines root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; provides failure analysis report as required. Performs other duties as assigned.  Duties will vary according to the project in progress and/or the specific goals of the department in which the incumbent works.

 

Requires strong skills in change management, problem solving, communication skills, customer orientation, product technology, personal effectiveness, team skills, and quality.  Requires knowledge of systems and software necessary to perform job function such as Lotus Notes, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Flowcharting, CAD, PDM, Oracle BOM, Oracle ECO, FRACAS, and/or BRIO.

 

BS level degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent

3-4 years previous experience in manufacturing engineering