Manufacturing Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, design, and improve mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly processes. You will apply Lean principles, create efficient tooling, and ensure manufacturability from concept to launch, while adhering to ISO 9001/14001.

Proficiency with CAD/SolidWorks, Teamcenter, and PFMEA/DOE is essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with product designers, pilot builds for new products, and continuous improvement of production methods to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• Proficiency in Solidworks/CAD; basic MRP/ERP knowledge.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 & 14001 and DFMEA/DFM concepts.
• Experience with GD&T, DOE, and design reviews for manufacturability.
• Ability to collaborate with product designers from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical/electro-mechanical designs to manufacture processes.
• Create assembly processes using Lean and CI principles.
• Analyze and resolve issues in product designs and assemblies.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and equipment for efficient production.
• Lead pilot builds for new product introductions and validate processes.

Skills

Lean principles

Design for Manufacturability

Design for Assembly

PFMEA

DOE

GD&T

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering preferred

Tools

Solidworks/CAD software

Teamcenter

LabVIEW

PCB/electrical design software

PLC programming

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer applies industry knowledge of best practices and new technologies to plan, design, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes related to mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies. Requires experience in Lean production principles and tools, and experience in improving production and product design for manufacturability. Electro-mechanical aptitude strongly preferred.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• Apply working knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electro-magnetic product designs, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials to the manufacturing process.
• Create assembly processes and procedures for product designs utilizing Lean and Continuous Improvement Production principles.
• Analyze and resolve issues related to mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electro-magnetic products and manufacturing assembly processes.
• Develop, assemble, procure or modify existing and new tooling, fixtures, and equipment to ensure efficient production methods.
• Designing, building, and validating testing/assembly fixtures and production tooling using ergonomics practices to ensure efficient and cost-effective product manufacturability.
• Utilize CAD/Solidworks to modify and improve product and part drawings and designs as required, and adhere to Change Management Procedures.
• Understand and utilize Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), VAVE, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) tools.
• Collaborate and advise product designers on product manufacturability from product concept to launch.
• Lead manufacturing pilot builds for new product introduction before launch to validate the tools and assembly line processes.
• Conform to the organization’s ISO 9001 & 14001 requirements, and industry regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform these essential functions should discuss their needs with Human Resources. EMS will provide reasonable accommodations to such individuals unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on EMS or the individual is a direct threat.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education and/or Experience

• Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering in a relevant technical discipline.
• Master of Science Degree in Engineering preferred
  
  

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and Solidworks/CAD software(certified preferred).
• Possess a working knowledge of inventory and manufacturing/MRP software.
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter software is a plus.
• Working knowledge of LabView and PCB/electrical design software is a plus.
• PLC, Smart Relay, and other programming experience is a plus.
  
  

Quality Commitment

• Assist the organization with establishing practices that align with ISO requirements.
  
  

Language Ability

• For business and safety reasons, ability to write reports and business correspondence in English and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, technicians, and assemblers in English.
  
  

Other Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work and make recommendations in a team environment.
• GD&T and Tolerance Stack up Analysis experience is strongly preferred. \
• Must have the ability to use common lab inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and dial indicators.
• Background in design and test is a plus.
• Manual machining and CNC machining/programming knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing for 3D printing prototypes for new concept designs is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoop and kneel; use hands, reach with hands and arms; communicate clearly and effectively. The employee may also be frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

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As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.