POSITION PROFILE
POSITION TITLE: Manufacturing and Assembly Process Engineer
REPORTING TO: Chief Engineer
LOCATION: Phoenix,
OUR CLIENT: Confidential
Started in 1975, the Company manufactures small, electro-mechanical devices for the security and public service industry. From key vaults to comprehensive key control systems, they provide the public safety community with proven, dependable products and services.
The Company offers a workplace where engineering has top priority and the support of the entire company. Moving into the right markets when the timing is right, the company is embarking on commercial applications and industrial solutions. They reward excellence by offering a competitive compensation plus a bonus incentive.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· The Manufacturing and Assembly Process Engineer will be responsible for enhancing and supporting the fabrication, manufacturing and assembly process, including, but not limited to:
· Develop manufacturing and assembly strategies for all products and processes.
· Work closely with mechanical designer and other team members to spec out the manufacturing and assembly process for current and future products.
· Identify and solve production related problems, implement changes to manufacturing and assembly processes.
· Plan and conduct prototype and pilot production runs.
· Coordinate introduction of new products from Engineering into Manufacturing and Assembly.
· Keep an eye on the assembly area for daily efficiencies, while keeping an eye on "the lookout" for future overall improvements.
· Implement manufacturing, assembly and mechanical design engineering plans and projects.
· Utilize the computerized MRP process.
· Estimate costs, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
· Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
· Assist machine shop in the design of tooling and fixturing for assembly and machining processes.
· Train and supervise the Assembly Supervisor and Machine Shop Supervisor.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
The Manufacturing Engineer must have ten years manufacturing and assembly engineering experience, with the past five years of hands-on experience in the following areas:
Assembly of Commercial electro-mechanical type devices
· Assembly Cells and stations: develop, layout, specify equipment, build, test, troubleshoot, and maintain.
· Knowledge of assembly techniques, assembly tools (mechanical, pneumatic, electric) and tooling requirements. (PLC programming+)
· Knowledgeable with specifying and utilizing adhesives, adhesive tapes, epoxy, other one part and two part adhesives and lubricants.
· Able to specify and quality check components with the following processes: sheet metal stamping, plating, anodizing, heat-treating, de-burring, powder coating, and finishing.
· Training of assembly personnel
· Able to create bill of material, assembly instructions, and statement of work.
· Knowledge of Kanban, DFT (Demand Flow Technology) and other material control techniques
Project experience
· Able to bring a new electro-mechanical product from engineering design to production.
· Able to give input to design engineering to improve product for assembly and processing.
General knowledge of Machine Shop and General Facilities
· Machine shop techniques and practices.
· Selection of appropriate tooling and cutters.
· Knowledge of design and fabrication of fixturing and clamping devices
· (CNC programming is a plus+)
· Understanding of TIG, MIG and spot welding practices
· Maintenance tasks for all manufacturing equipment and Hazmat disposal.
· Assist in development of maintenance schedules/plans for machine shop equipment, hand tools, assembly, air supply system, oversee equipment record maintenance
· Recommend and justify manufacturing equipment
Administrative requirements
· Documentation, MRP system, general computer, CAD/CAM
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree is desired: BS Mechanical Engineering
or Industrial Engineering is required. Master's degree in engineering is a plus.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
To be considered for this opportunity, please email your resume, cover letter
and salary history to:
Lisa K. Locke
Locke and KEY Executive Search
Phone: 510-533-2005
Fax: 510-533-2055
Email: lklocke@lockeandkey.com
Website: http://www.lockeandkey.com/