Manufacturing Engineer

INA Solution; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

INA Solution in Westborough, MA seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead process development for ISO-capital equipment. You will study product requirements, design and test methods, and collaborate with vendors and operators to boost efficiency.

You will apply LEAN, 5S and Six Sigma to optimize layouts, staffing, and ensure high-quality production. Strong CAD/ERP experience and NPI involvement are key assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Discipline.
• 6+ years in ISO-regulated capital equipment or contract manufacturing.
• Proficient with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), MS Office, MS Project, and MRP/ERP systems.
• Solid technical aptitude and understanding of electro/mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of Business Process Software; MRP/PDM; Epicor E9/10 and SW EPDM is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of GT&D, inspection methods and tools.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI).

Responsibilities

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; engineering methods.
• Implements LEAN, 5S and Six Sigma to improve efficiency and layout.
• Assures product and process quality by testing methods and establishing standards.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating costs and estimating requirements.
• Supports NPI (SPL) for new products.
• Creates and maintains BOMs, assembly and test procedures and records.
• Coordinates maintenance to keep equipment operational.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

DFX

Fixture design

Part design

Design for manufacturing

Assembly practices

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

MS Office

MS Project

MRP/ERP systems

Epicor E9/10

EPDM software

Job description

• Capable of efficiently processing ECO/ECNs in both high volume, low mix and low volume high mix product environments, ideally with multiple customers and various business segments.
• Proven experience in developing new and improved engineering processes, including ECO/ECNs, work instruction development, BOM creation and manipulation, building support documentation systems, and assembly floor interface solutions.
• Capable of evaluating and recommending new software tools to enhance the productivity and accuracy of ECN/ECO activities.
• Evaluate facilities requirements and propose efficient cellular manufacturing layouts.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP system design and configuration, including but not limited to engineering change process development in support of new and existing customers.
• Proficient in Excel, able to manipulate data in support of ERP systems upgrades.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators to improve processes and efficiency.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by applying LEAN, 5S and Six Sigma methods, analyzing and planning staffing, work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information to management by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. Includes NPI (SPL) support of new products.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Proficient level of understanding or background in lean manufacturing, DFX, fixture design, part design, design for manufacturing and assembly practices.
• Creates and maintains manufacturing records including Bills of Material, assembly and test procedures and work instructions, and test records.
• Implements continuous product improvements aimed at improving reliability, design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA), as dictated by customer or business needs and requests.
• Keeps production and test equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Discipline.
• 6+ years’ experience working in an ISO regulated capital equipment product or contract manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), MS Office, MS Project, and MRP/ERP systems.
• Solid technical aptitude and understanding of electro/mechanical assemblies.
• Working knowledge of Business Process Software; MRP/PDM; Epicor E9/10 and SW EPDM software experience a plus.
• Solid knowledge of GT&D, inspection methods and tools.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI).