Lean Manufacturing Process Engineer for NPI & Optimization

Patton Electronics Co.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Patton Electronics Co., a small manufacturer of communications products and electronics assembly, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to document and standardize processes, improve quality and cost efficiency on the production floor.

You will lead process development, NPI coordination, tooling design, and floor support, applying lean principles and DFMA to reduce waste and improve yields; strong collaboration with production teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and DFMA.
• Proficiency with CAD software and common engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical assemblies to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
• Create and maintain product assembly procedures, including photographic assembly instructions.
• Create and maintain production process routings, work centers within ERP systems to support capacity planning.
• Conduct time studies on various processes in support of cost and efficiency improvements.
• Participate in optimizing space utilization and eliminating waste on the production floor.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve workflow and reduce inefficiencies.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
• Provide active consultation to new product development teams regarding DFMA.
• Design and implement production jigs and fixtures to aid in the assembly process.
• Identify, specify, validate, and document new equipment and processes.
• Provide technical training to manufacturing associates on assembly techniques, methods, and processes.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth operations and provide hands-on engineering support on the floor.
• Identify and qualify alternate sources for components to mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and teamwork

Lean manufacturing & DFMA

CAD software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Patton Electronics Co., a small manufacturer of communications products and electronics assembly, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to document and standardize processes, improve quality and cost efficiency on the production floor.

You will lead process development, NPI coordination, tooling design, and floor support, applying lean principles and DFMA to reduce waste and improve yields; strong collaboration with production teams is essential.