Manufacturing Engineer

Supermicro, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro, located in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead lean initiatives that reduce waste and boost efficiency. The role focuses on improving plant processes, yields, and cycle times, while training staff in lean practices and standard work.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in engineering or related field, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. In-office work is expected at the San Jose location.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to partner with cross-functional teams of operators, supervisors, and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze production and/or transactional processes to identify root causes and solutions.
• Develop existing processes by applying best practices to relevant areas.
• Collect data and analyze statistically; translate results to multidisciplinary audiences.
• Work with managers to plan continuous improvement of key metrics like yields and cycle time.
• Train and mentor employees in lean manufacturing and quality systems.
• Develop and sustain Standard Work and collaborate with upstream/downstream stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Team player

Active learner

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC knowledge

Computer assembly knowledge

Job description

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Location: San Jose, California, United States

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for facilitate improvement projects and Kaizen (Rapid Continuous Improvement) events to eliminate waste and increase efficiencies in various functional areas of the manufacturing processes (manufacturing processes, yield improvements and cycle time improvements). The position will require skill sets to break down complex operations with a process oriented mindset, analyze and assist in the implementation of the plants strategic plan, provide project management support, employee training and development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties include but not limited to following areas:

• Lead continuous improvement efforts in a manner that achieves buy-in from employees and facilitates effective and lasting change to improve plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost


• Analyze production and/or transactional processes and utilize problem solving methodology to identify root causes and develop appropriate solutions


• Develop existing process by apply identified best practices to all other pertinent process/products


• Collect data, analyze using statistical method and translate results to multidisciplinary audience, process, and product lines


• Work with production managers and operations personnel to develop and execute plans for the continuous improvement of business measures including, but not limited to Product Yields, Cycle Time, Work Flow/Efficiency improvement, etc


• Train and mentor employees in lean manufacturing and quality system concepts, helping them to understand, embrace, and utilize those skills


• Develop, document, and help sustain Standard Work


• Work closely with internal upstream and downstream customers to improve the overall process


• Provide general technical support to all aspects of operations/manufacturing

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

The physical demands and work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and carry items.

Perform tasks that require standing and walking for long periods up to entire shift.

Lift, carry, push and pull in an excess of 25lb and up to 40lbs. Able to utilize a \"buddy system\" for moving objects more than 50 lbs.

(For applicable positions: Must be able to operate pallet jack and forklift efficiently and safely.)

Must be able to wear safety shoes, earmuffs or other required PPE as needed.

Primarily works indoors with controlled climate conditions.

Please note that this position requires regular in-office attendance. The successful candidate is expected to be present in the office during standard working hours as determined by the company. In-office collaboration and participation in team meetings, training sessions, and other on-site activities are essential aspects of this role. Candidates should consider the commuting distance and be prepared to fulfill their responsibilities in the designated office location.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Engineering or related field


• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization


• Must have the ability to partner with cross-functional teams consisting of operators, supervisors and technicians


• Must be able to work with a team as well as independently


• Must be an active learner with the ability to bring new insight to improving the manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Equipment/Machine maintenance and basic knowledge for programmable logic controller (PLC) preferred


• Experience with computer assembly (e.g. help desk, desktop, IT support, system administration, etc) preferred


• Knowledge in statistical quality control and design of experiments preferred


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Thick film processing preferred

Salary Range

$78,000-$88,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.