Manufacturing Engineer

Communications & Power Industries (CPI); State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to innovate and enhance production processes. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining methods for manufacturing components and assemblies, collaborating closely with design engineering teams. You will utilize your expertise in lean manufacturing and problem-solving techniques to drive continuous improvement and efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team that values innovation and fosters professional growth while contributing to cutting-edge technology solutions that impact various sectors, including communications and defense.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Generous retirement savings plan with company match

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on lean principles.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes for components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with design engineering for new product releases and improvements.

Skills

Analytical tools

Process balancing

Problem-solving techniques

Lean manufacturing principles

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Python

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

Manufacturing Engineer

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Interface with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
• Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Document procedures, process qualifications, work instructions, shop aids, routings, etc.
• Monitor product yield, provide product factory/field failure root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Provide engineering support for the development of test jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and cost reduction processes.
• Identify opportunities for preventing waste and inefficiency during production.
• Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing lean manufacturing, kaizen, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis to formulate and support innovation, corrective actions, and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain insights and direction.
• Other duties as assigned.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering – prefer Manufacturing, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancing
• 5 years’ experience
• Experience with building small prototypes
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to clearly recognize and export information relevant to sound manufacturing engineering design.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, problem-solving techniques, and quality processes
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Travel as needed to customer and/or vendor sites
• Proficient with MS Office
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Experience programming ATE in Python
• LabVIEW experience an asset
• SolidWorks experience an asset
• Microwave RF experience an asset

SECURITY

This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

WHAT WE OFFER:
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, and a generous retirement savings plan with company match!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities