Manufacturing Process Engineer II: Lean & Quality Optimization

Eotech, Llc.; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eotech, Llc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

This role interfaces with design, development, quality, manufacturing personnel, and vendors to ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements. The candidate will implement cost-effective solutions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and develop assembly processes, tools, fixtures, and equipment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment, preferably assembly.
• Proficiency in CAD and Computer-Aided Engineering software.
• Experience with ISO9001/QMS and audits, data analysis tools (Minitab), failure investigation and corrective actions.
• Experience with design and maintenance of assembly fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings of complex nature.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or ASQ certification preferred.
• Knowledge in optics and holography is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release product assembly documentation, including Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Develop plans, flow charts, inspection methods and procedures to ensure quality throughout product lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design and manufacturability issues relating to the build, test and shipment of production.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions through to resolution in partnership with internal and external parties.
• Generate and deploy trend charts, histograms, and other Green Belt tools monitoring health of processes within the Assembly department.
• Optimize productivity, reduce waste, and enhance quality using continuous improvement methods such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Design production tools and fixtures as well as selecting equipment for use in system manufacturing.
• Manage fault investigation and troubleshooting of assembly and test equipment, measuring devices and tools.
• Train operators on new assembly and test methods and procedures, as well as other quality related training of employees.
• Review engineering and manufacturing change documents; assure products meet customers' requirements with minimum variation and ease of inspection.

Skills

Problem solving

Reading electrical drawings

Education

BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent field

Tools

CAD and CAE software

Job description

Eotech, Llc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

This role interfaces with design, development, quality, manufacturing personnel, and vendors to ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements. The candidate will implement cost-effective solutions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and develop assembly processes, tools, fixtures, and equipment.