Process Manufacturing Engineer - 10591

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Nashua, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc. in Nashua, NH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes from design through release. You will liaise with design, procurement, assembly, and quality teams to enable efficient, cost-effective manufacturing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, and Lean Six Sigma experience. The role requires strong problem solving, project management skills, and the ability to travel as

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years Manufacturing Engineering experience or related.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend design reviews and evaluate manufacturability.
• Review drawings for production release compatibility with manufacturing techniques.
• Assist in make/buy evaluations and advise internal vs external production.
• Conduct vendor surveys and monitor supplier capabilities.
• Support MRB and Change Control Board in dispositioning material.

Skills

Manufacturing Eng

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional

Process improvement

Design reviews

Vendor evaluation

MS Office

WebEx

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebEx

Job description

New Hampshire:Nashua | Manufacturing / Operations | Full Time

Description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:

Provides technical manufacturing liaison required for the production of high quality products from the design phase through all phases of production. Liaison between the Program Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality Departments to promote an efficient and well-organized manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities:

• Attends design reviews and provides product evaluations to insure the product design lends itself to practical, economical manufacturing techniques.
• Assists in reviewing engineering design drawings prior to “Production Release” for product and compatibility with “state-of-the-art” manufacturing techniques.
• Assists in make/buy evaluations and makes recommendations on “IN-HOUSE” VS. “OUTSIDE VENDOR” manufacturing capabilities.
• Assists in vendor surveys.
• Evaluates the requirements for assembly tooling, fixtures, and equipment required to support the manufacturing operations.
• Participates in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and takes an active role in the dispositioning of discrepant material and/or assemblies.
• Participates in the Change Control Board (CCB) review of engineering change orders to insure proposed design changes are producible and within manufacturing capabilities.
• Assists in the monitoring of daily production activities and makes recommendations on material and/or labor reductions to promote efficiency of operation.
• Coordinates with the Methods and Tooling groups and provides the technical product or specification drawing interpretations required for the design and fabrication of assembly tools, fixtures, and process methods instructions.
• Provides manufacturing assembly flow charts required to support the product flow and/or assembly sequence.
• Provides manufacturing assembly floor and equipment layouts required to promote an efficient flow of product through the various assembly states.
• Conducts any special manufacturing projects, evaluations or surveys as directed by management.
• Actively participate in Lean projects and activities including 5S, TPM, VSM, etc.

Other information:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software
• Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by management
• Supports a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Basic Lean Sigma concepts, methodologies and tools
• Able to travel as requiredReviews engineering design drawings prior to “Production Release” for product manufacturability and compatibility with “state-of-the-art” manufacturing techniques.
• Participates in make/buy evaluations and makes recommendations on “IN-HOUSE” VS. “OUTSIDE VENDOR” manufacturing capabilities.
• Conducts vendor surveys
• Monitors daily production activity and makes recommendations on material and/or labor improvements to promote operational efficiency.
• Recommend methods for reducing waste of materials and utilities.
• Builds stable working relationships internally.
• Lean Green Belt certification
• Demonstrated ability to document and solve moderate to complex cross-functional challenges using structured problem solving tools
• Good written and oral presentation skills
• Demonstrates engineering level understanding of electronic components, circuits and systems or mechanical components and systems depending upon education and related experience background.
• >3-years Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Strong technical and project management experience

Education: Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering preferred

Geographical Location: New Hampshire:Nashua

Physical Location: Nashua, NH

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0700-1600

Full Time

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].