Manufacturing engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in North Haven, CT is seeking an engineer to lead DFA/DFM, PFMEA/DFMEA, tooling design and process validation efforts across assembly tooling and manufacturing workflows.

You will create process documentation, review RFQ packages with suppliers, and drive Lean improvements to stabilize production lines and drive efficiency on new product programs.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Experience in designing tooling, fixtures, gages and components using Creo/SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of DFA/DFM, PFMEA and Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Familiarity with GD&T, IQ/OQ/MQ/MSA and validation activities.
• Ability to review and develop tooling specifications and process documentation.
• Experience with RFQ processes and supplier interaction.

Responsibilities

• Participate in DFA/DFM to verify manufacturability of product designs.
• Engage in PFMEA, DFMEA, Process Mapping and CTQ reviews to ensure defined specifications.
• Create and review process flow charts, tooling strategies, layouts and capacity analyses.
• Support capital expense requests, project schedules and make-buy analyses.
• Develop tooling inputs for new product development and oversee tooling fabrication.
• Utilize Creo and SolidWorks to create and review tooling/fixturing.
• Develop FAT protocols and execute testing on tooling, systems and fixtures.
• Manage line validation/qualification activities (IQ/OQ/MSA/PQ).
• Write testing protocols for product evaluations and evaluate results.
• Create SWI, Control Plans and JSA; participate in Lean initiatives to stabilize lines.

Skills

DFA/DFM

PFMEA/DFMEA

Process Mapping

CTQ Reviews

Tooling Design

Creo

SolidWorks

RFQ

FAT Testing

Line Validation

IQ/OQ/MQ

Lean / Six Sigma

GD&T

Statistical Analysis

Minitab

PLC & Vision

Project Management

Mentoring

Supplier Interaction

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

BS Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Minitab

Job description

• Participate in Design for Assembly (DFA) / Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities to verify manufacturability of Product Designs.
• Actively participate in PFMEA, DFMEA, Process Mapping, and Critical to Quality (CTQ) reviews assuring specifications are well defined and documented.
• Create and review process flow charts, assembly tooling strategies, assembly line layouts, balance tables, assembly capacity analysis, and EHS project plans.
• Participate in the development of capital expense requests, project schedules, make-buy analysis and other financial documents.
• Provide input for all assembly tooling required to support new product development activity
• Create, assemble, detail and review tooling and fixturing utilizing Creo and Solidwork’s software.
• Develop and review defining documents, RFQ packages, interact with suppliers during the quoting process, ensure supplier adherence to tooling specifications, oversee manufacture and qualification of assembly tooling.
• Develop Protocols and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) on all purchased tooling, systems and fixtures.
• Manage and support line validation / qualification activities for including IQ, OQ , MSA and PQ.
• Write testing protocols for product evaluations; oversee and analyze product evaluation requests.
• Create process documentation including SWI, Control Plans and job safety analysis sheets.
• Actively participate in Lean initiatives to stabilize production lines and reduce the time to transfer to Plant.

Job Description

• Participate in Design for Assembly (DFA) / Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities to verify manufacturability of Product Designs.
• Actively participate in PFMEA, DFMEA, Process Mapping, and Critical to Quality (CTQ) reviews assuring specifications are well defined and documented.
• Create and review process flow charts, assembly tooling strategies, assembly line layouts, balance tables, assembly capacity analysis, and EHS project plans.
• Participate in the development of capital expense requests, project schedules, make-buy analysis and other financial documents.
• Provide input for all assembly tooling required to support new product development activity
• Create, assemble, detail and review tooling and fixturing utilizing Creo and Solidwork’s software.
• Develop and review defining documents, RFQ packages, interact with suppliers during the quoting process, ensure supplier adherence to tooling specifications, oversee manufacture and qualification of assembly tooling.
• Develop Protocols and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) on all purchased tooling, systems and fixtures.
• Manage and support line validation / qualification activities for including IQ, OQ , MSA and PQ.
• Write testing protocols for product evaluations; oversee and analyze product evaluation requests.
• Create process documentation including SWI, Control Plans and job safety analysis sheets.
• Actively participate in Lean initiatives to stabilize production lines and reduce the time to transfer to Plant.

Department Specific / Non-essential Functions

• Travel to supplier sites as required. International travel required.
• Mentor and guide less experienced employees for professional development and advancement.
• Continue to enhance engineering and leadership skills through additional training, development projects, and education.
• Follow established guidelines and management direction with regard to engineering decisions and departmental / company policy.

Minimum Requirements

Education Required

• BS Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• BS Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Minimum Experience

• 3 Years Applicable Experience for mid-Level
• 7 years Applicable Experience for Senior level

Skills / Qualifications

• Experience in CREO to review custom tooling, fixtures, gages, and components
• Review modification and development of Machine Specifications for manual, semi-automated and fully automated machines
• Basic understanding of Industrial Engineering principles including balance tables, process flow diagrams, line lay-outs, ergonomic designs, etc.
• Experience in assembly equipment technologies
• Experience with equipment and line process validations (IQ / OQ / PQ / MSA’s)
• Working knowledge of Lean Principles and/or 6 Sigma Methodology
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Working knowledge of FMEA
• Working knowledge of DFA and DFM principles
• Familiarity with statistical analysis including capability, process control, DOE’s, control charts, etc. Minitab experience preferred, but not mandatory
• Experience or working knowledge of control systems, PLC logic, and vision systems
• Competencies
• Exemplify team-work approach
• Dynamic, positive attitude
• Strong interpersonal, communication, project management and presentation skills
• Strong design, trouble-shooting, assembly tooling, and manufacturing process skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Project, Mini-Tab)
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to associate team members
• Ability to work with fellow employees and suppliers on an international level