Manufacturing Process Engineer

Patton Electronics Co.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Patton Electronics Co., a small manufacturer of communications products and electronics assembly, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to document and standardize processes, improve quality and cost efficiency on the production floor.

You will lead process development, NPI coordination, tooling design, and floor support, applying lean principles and DFMA to reduce waste and improve yields; strong collaboration with production teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and DFMA.
• Proficiency with CAD software and common engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical assemblies to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
• Create and maintain product assembly procedures, including photographic assembly instructions.
• Create and maintain production process routings, work centers within ERP systems to support capacity planning.
• Conduct time studies on various processes in support of cost and efficiency improvements.
• Participate in optimizing space utilization and eliminating waste on the production floor.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve workflow and reduce inefficiencies.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
• Provide active consultation to new product development teams regarding DFMA.
• Design and implement production jigs and fixtures to aid in the assembly process.
• Identify, specify, validate, and document new equipment and processes.
• Provide technical training to manufacturing associates on assembly techniques, methods, and processes.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth operations and provide hands-on engineering support on the floor.
• Identify and qualify alternate sources for components to mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and teamwork

Lean manufacturing & DFMA

CAD software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Patton is a small manufacturer specializing in communications products and electronics assembly. We are committed to delivering high-quality products through innovative manufacturing processes and lean principles. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team and help us bring acquired products and new products into standardized documentation and optimize our production floor.

Responsibilities

Process Development and Documentation

• Develop and document manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical assemblies to ensure high quality and cost-efficiency.
• Create and maintain product assembly procedures, including photographic assembly instructions.
• Create and maintain production process routings, work centers within our ERP systems to support capacity planning.
• Conduct time studies on various processes in support of cost and efficiency improvements and customer estimates.
• Participate in optimizing space utilization and eliminating waste on the production floor.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve workflow and reduce inefficiencies.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Coordinate the manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
• Provide active consultation to new product development teams regarding manufacturing capabilities and design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).

Equipment and Tooling Design

• Design and implement production jigs and fixtures to aid in the assembly process.
• Identify, specify, validate, and document new equipment and processes.

Quality and Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with industry safety and design standards.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, and costs.
• Inspect and validate mechanical parts received and produced in house.

Technical Training and Support

• Provide technical training to manufacturing associates on assembly techniques, methods, and processes.
• Investigate and diagnose product manufacturing issues and respond to internal and external customer requests for changes and improvements.

Engineering Support on the Manufacturing Floor

• Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Provide hands-on engineering support on the manufacturing floor to address and resolve production issues promptly.
• Identify and qualify alternate sources for components to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Maintain an up-to-date component database and ensure multiple sourcing options for critical parts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and DFMA.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools.