Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean, CAD & Automation

AST

Tacoma (WA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA & PPO)

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

AST is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide manufacturing technical support and own improvements in delivery and cost performance at our Tacoma, WA site. You will serve as the technical owner of manufacturing processes, collaborating with design and production leaders to drive efficiency and reduce costs, including DFM/DFA activities and tooling design.

You will coordinate projects with contractors, participate in design reviews, and develop standard work, routings, and manufacturing

Qualifications

1-3 years’ experience working as an engineer in industrial machine design and testing.
Ability to use 3-D solid modeling software, such as Inventor and AutoCAD for designing and modeling manufacturing processes and products.
Familiar with reviewing drawings and GD&T.
Familiar with CNC processes and requirements.
Proficient with MS Office, ERP Systems, AutoCAD, Solid Modeling (e.g., Inventor, Solid Works, ProE), FEA, and motion analysis/simulations.
Familiar with various manufacturing processes, such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, material processing; annealing/stress relieving, electropolish, passivation, and plastics.
Skilled in identifying and implementing improvements to manufacturing processes, such as lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement initiatives to drive change.
Ability to plan and organize manufacturing projects and track progress.
Ability to embrace a fast-paced culture.
Ability to be self-driven, take initiative, and work autonomously to achieve KPI’s.
Lead with a results-driven mindset, reinforcing accountability to achieve and exceed metrics.

Responsibilities

Coordinate manufacturing technical support activities to continuously upgrade and improve manufacturing technologies, improve equipment uptime, product yield, and quality of production as well as any new processes, technologies, and longer-term manufacturing strategies.
Direct contact with contractors and service providers for execution of projects.
Participate in the design review process and provide technical input to Design Engineers.
Coordinate design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) activities on new products prior to launch.
Design jigs and assembly tools.
Work closely with design and production leaders to improve manufacturing efficiencies, manufacturing effectiveness, and reduce production costs.
Create and maintain routings as well as other manufacturing data requirements.
Create standard work and work instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Expected travel: <5%.
Other duties as assigned.