Manufacturing Engineer

K&L Microwave LLC; Northwood (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Savings Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Health Savings Account

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Dover is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes, developing and improving methods using product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities.

You will work with design engineering to introduce new products to production, analyze workforce utilization, space, workflow, and layout for maximum efficiency, and apply lean and continuous improvement methods including Kaizen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required with five years of related experience or 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• Ability to apply lean principles and facilitate others on basics of continuous improvement (LEAN) using Value Stream mapping, Leadership Standard Work (LSW) and A3 facilitation.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding and use of complex process methodologies to develop parts and assemblies in machining, castings or injection molding.
• Industrial engineering skills including time motion studies, ergonomics, cycle time, takt time, JIT, etc.
• ERP exposure with BOMs, routings, setup, queue, costing for complex bills.

Responsibilities

• Documents manufacturing methods so others can reproduce a product with minimal knowledge.
• Supports product design via Design for Manufacturing and Assembly concepts.
• Collaborates with design engineering for introduction of new products to production.
• Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
• Consults with vendors to determine specifications and arrange purchase of equipment, materials or parts.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs.
• Coordinates with management on capabilities, production schedules, etc., to facilitate processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
• RF theory and electrical-mechanical relationships may be used at higher levels.
• Contributes to Continuous Improvement culture and learning.
• Design and implement engineering/process solutions for increased quality, throughput and reduced costs.
• Develop automation for assembly or testing phases.
• Apply lean techniques to existing lines to improve quality and productivity.
• Work with design engineers to transition improvements into buildable assemblies.
• Support Kaizen and Lean 6Sigma initiatives.

Job description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Plans, directs and coordinates manufacturing processes. Develops and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Documents manufacturing methods in a manner in which others can produce a product with little or no knowledge of the product.
• Aids in product design utilizing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly concepts.
• Works with design engineering for introduction of new products to production.
• Analyses and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specification and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs.
• Confers with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, etc. to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
• Understanding of RF Theory and the cause-and-effect relationship between electrical and mechanical properties may be utilized in higher levels of position.
• Has direct influence on Continuous Improvement methodologies and creating a culture of learning and growth.

Continuous Improvement/Automation implementation:

• Design and implement engineering and/or process solutions for increased quality, improved throughput and reduced costs
• Development of automation for assembly or testing phases
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques to existing manual assembly lines to improve quality and productivity
• Work with design engineers to transition new product/improvements into assemblies which can effectively be built with minimum variation by assembly personnel
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen activities and Lean 6Sigma

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

• KSA’s Bachelor’s degree in engineering required with five years of related experience or 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience
• Ability to apply and facilitate others on the basics of continuous improvement (LEAN) principles utilizing techniques such as: Value Stream mapping, Leadership Standard Work (LSW), A3 facilitation
• Must be able to demonstrate use of Windows based software tools such as: Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint or equal
• High degree of interpersonal and communication skills required
• Understanding and use of complex process methodologies in order to develop parts and assemblies in at least one discipline (Machining, castings or Injection molding).
• Good Industrial engineering skills (time motion studies, ergonomics, cycle time, takt time, JIT, etc.)
• Good ERP exposure (has worked through issues to release BOM’s, routings, setup, queue, costing, etc. for complex bill).

Pay Range: USD 85000 - 120000 Annually This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits:

• A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions
• Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance
• Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence
• Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance
• Business Travel Services
• Employee Discounts
• And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services

Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

We Are Dover Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.