Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Ultra Electronics
- Braintree, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serves as the lead manufacturing engineer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a program of significant size and scope.
- Designs, implements, and maintains manufacturing processes in an industrial plant.
- Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
- Prepares manufacturing documentation, including process flow charts and work instructions for use in manufacturing processes.
- Transitions new products into production (NPI); works closely with manufacturing personnel through the initial build.
- Analyzes and plans production workspace requirements and workflow; designs floor layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Confers with engineering concerning product design and tooling to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methods are incorporated into the design.
- Confers with vendors to arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and other costs related to the manufacturing process, including work instruction development and tool/fixture design and fabrication.
- Performs debugging and troubleshooting efforts on defective items; works with Quality Engineering to drive root cause / corrective action activities.
- BS degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field with 5+ years’ relevant work experience; or an MS degree with 3+ years of experience.
- Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with a CAD package such as Solidworks or Creo
- Experience with polyurethanes and potting compounds
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Machining experience (CNC mill, lathe)