Manufacturing Engineer, Encoder Systems & Precision Automation

The Timken Company; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Drive Operations, a Timken company, located in Traverse City, Michigan, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize encoder manufacturing processes that integrate mechanical assemblies, PCBs, magnets, and magnetization steps.

The role leads process development from prototype to production, designs fixtures, creates process docs and BOMs, and collaborates with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure safe, high-quality, cost-effective production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3 to 5 years' manufacturing engineering experience with an emphasis in tool & fixture design.
• Good knowledge of product design and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient with basic computer skills, MS Office tools, Electronics, CAD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Hands on mechanical assembly experience.
• Preferred - Experience working with PCB assembly processes, magnetic encoders, electronics packaging.
• Preferred - Experience with servo systems feedback, electric motors, automation & robotics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the design team to develop and optimize mechanical designs for manufacturability.
• Lead process development, qualification, and transfer from prototype to production the encoder products.
• Specify and optimize assembly processes
• Design and implement production test strategies
• Design, specify and fabricate (internally or externally) workholding fixtures and tooling
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including assembly instructions, process specifications, and bills of materials (BOM)
• Support new product introductions by ensuring manufacturing readiness
• Designs and fabricates prototype and production fixtures and tooling
• Oversees pre-production and prototype activity in-house and with partner plants; reviews and analyzes product performance data
• Partners with supply chain function to identify and develop component suppliers; validates supplier capabilities and ensures compliance with product and performance specifications
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure quality and cost-effective production
• Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production processes
• Investigates and leads projects to improve safety, quality and productivity
• Other responsibilities would include, but would not be limited to, participating in Product Quality Planning activities and Six Sigma activities, and supporting other business priorities as directed by internal customers

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Tool & fixture design

Product design & manufacturability

MS Office

CAD

PCB assembly processes

Magnetic encoders

Servo systems & robotics

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Cone Drive Operations, a Timken company, located in Traverse City, Michigan, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize encoder manufacturing processes that integrate mechanical assemblies, PCBs, magnets, and magnetization steps.

The role leads process development from prototype to production, designs fixtures, creates process docs and BOMs, and collaborates with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure safe, high-quality, cost-effective production.