Manufacturing Engineer

B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Redmond, WA to develop robust, cost-effective manufacturing and assembly processes across the facility.

You will own processes, coordinate with all functional groups, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams. The role involves equipment specification, process improvements, root cause analysis, BOM maintenance and standard work creation, with a focus on manufacturability and efficiency.Industrial engineering tasks and

Qualifications

• Experience with part/product qualification and testing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot components.
• Experience programming GUIs for automating acceptance testing.
• Experience with opto-electronic design and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with fixturing and testing laser diodes is a plus.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461F, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-882D.

Responsibilities

• Develops and specifies equipment to support manufacturing processes and implements new techniques.
• Provides primary technical support to Production, interpreting work instructions and equipment use.
• Resolves assembly problems with continuous improvement projects for manufacturability.
• Performs root cause analysis of non-conforming parts and products.
• Maintains BOM, drafts assemblies, and approves changes; develops routings and labor standards.
• Creates assembly documentation per internal and customer specs.
• Collects and analyzes data to implement corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Contributes to Product Design to optimize manufacturing methods.
• Performs industrial engineering tasks to improve workflow and reduce lead time.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Process ownership

BOM management

Continuous improvement

DFM techniques

Electrical schematics

GUI programming

Statistical methods

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Altium Designer

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

C++

C#

ERP systems

PDM (Enterprise)

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Operations

Reports To: Director of Operations

SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with all functional groups to develop robust, cost-effective manufacturing and assembly processes and related documentation for use throughout the manufacturing facility. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for complete process ownership and support of the assigned manufacturing or assembly area, interfacing with other functional groups as required, and resolving issues with effective corrective actions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following.

• Develops and/or specifies equipment necessary to support manufacturing processes. Develops and implements new manufacturing techniques as business requirements dictate.
• Serves as primary technical support to the Production process. Interprets and explains work instructions, specifications, and the use of manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Confers with factory personnel and department supervisors to resolve assembly problems. Organizes and participates in continuous improvement projects, with respect to product manufacturability.
• Performs root cause analysis of non-conforming parts and product.
• Maintains Bill-of-Materials (BOM): drafting assembly detail drawings and approving document change orders. Develops standard structures and routings, including labor standards and make/buy recommendations.
• Creates assembly documentation for manufacturing products to both internal and customer specifications.
• Collects and analyzes data to implement effective corrective actions for procedural, product, process, or design deficiencies.
• Participates the Product Design process to develop new product ideas with respect to the most optimized, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing methods.
• Performs industrial engineering tasks, as required, such as work center / cell development and layout to improve product workflow and decrease lead time / cost / standard times.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Must Love Guns!

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide technical guidance for and even temporary supervision for junior personnel.

Export Control Requirements

• This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

EXPORT CONTROL DETAILS

• US based job, US Person required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Experience with part/product qualification, emphasis on developing functional testing for PCBA.
• Experience with reading and interpreting electrical schematics, component troubleshooting.
• Experience programming Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) for automating acceptance testing.
• Experience with opto-electronic design and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with fixturing and test of laser diodes a plus!
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing methods.
• Experienced in Design for Manufacture (DFM) techniques.
• Experience with adherence to MIL-STD-461F, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-882D.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• C+, C#
• LabView
• Altium Designer
• SolidWorks
• PDM such as Enterprise
• ERP systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job are close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud in a manufacturing environment.

Employment with B.E. Meyers & Co. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, Veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.