Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Product Development

Coghlin Companies; West Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Tech is seeking a manufacturing process engineer to evaluate and optimize assembly processes for capital equipment. You will work with Design and Program Managers to capture design intent and ensure processes align with product requirements.

The role involves creating process and assembly flow diagrams, drafting initial work instructions, and supporting production transfers. CAD and ERP experience are essential to success in this ISO environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in an engineering discipline required.
• 6+ years in ISO-regulated capital equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with NPD/NPI and new product introductions.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks) and MS Office suite; familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T and DFMEA/PFMEA processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify DFMA or cost-reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to understand product requirements as they relate to AFDs.
• Coordinate with Program Managers on SOW deliverables.
• Work with Quality Engineers to maintain product quality.
• Generate Process Flow and Assembly Flow Diagrams for new products.
• Create initial work instructions and refine during prototype builds.
• Provide troubleshooting guidance and support to technicians and assemblers.
• Assist with transition of products to production and support labor justification studies.

Skills

NPD/NPI experience

GD&T knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

MS Project

ERP/MRP systems

Epicor E9/10

SW EPDM

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with Design and Project Engineers.
• Work with Design Engineers to understand product requirements as how it relates to AFD’s.
• Work with Program Managers on understanding SOW deliverables
• Work with Quality Engineers to maintain product quality
• May participate in design reviews to identify opportunities for DFMA or Cost Reduction improvements. Continue to identify DFMA/CR opportunities during build phases.
• Read and understand engineering level assembly drawings.
• Possesses a basic level of understanding or background in lean-6s manufacturing, Visual Factory, fixture design, part design, and Design For Manufacturing and Assembly practices.
• Understanding of and experience with modifying indented Bills of Material to accurately capture design and assembly intent in relation to the Assembly Flow Diagram.
• Generate Process Flow and Assembly Flow Diagrams for new products based on information gathered during review of design files and/or participation in prototype builds. Understand the flow of material as it relates to product assembly (AFD), work cell layout and work cell set up based on the Process Flow Diagram.
• Generate initial work instructions based on review of design files and/or participation in prototype builds. Refine work instructions based on information gathered during beta/pilot build and through communication with assemblers and design engineers.
• Understand the need for and identify SC points for in-process QC checks.
• Work closely with Quality Engineers on developing Quality Assurance Forms
• Direct activities and provide guidance and instruction to engineering technicians and manufacturing assembly labor.
• Work with manufacturing engineers and Pilot Production Supervisors to assist with the transition of products to a production environment.
• Identify High Risk processes to minimize client risk
• Identify any specialty tools, fixtures, and basic assembly aids required to assemble products.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise and drive resolution of documentation or design issues based on assembly process and understanding of a product’s design intent.
• Apply knowledge of new product development process to facilitate the capture of critical information at the correct points in the development process to facilitate and move forward a proposed assembly process.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Support Program/Project Managers by providing technical assistance
• May be required to perform assembly time studies for labor justification

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Discipline.
• 6+ years’ experience working in an ISO regulated capital equipment product manufacturing environment.
• Experience with New Product Development processes as well as working collaboratively with development engineers
• Experience with New Product Introduction
• Working experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), MS Office, MS Project, and MRP/ERP systems.
• Good technical aptitude and basic understanding of electro/mechanical assemblies.
• May have basic knowledge of MRP/PDM; Epicor E9/10 and SW EPDM software experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T, inspection methods and tools.
• Basic knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA’s

Rate: $115,000 - $125,000/year (Salary commensurate with experience)

Columbia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.