Manufacturing Senior Engineer Job Description
Manufacturing Senior Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Manufacturing Senior Engineer Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Manufacturing Senior Engineer
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Education for Manufacturing Senior Engineer
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Employers hiring for the manufacturing senior engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Technical, Education, Industrial, Science, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Skills for Manufacturing Senior Engineer
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Manufacturing Senior Engineer Examples
Manufacturing Senior Engineer Job Description
- As a key member of the product development team, he/she will create and document the manufacturing and test processes, the workcell and fixtures, necessary to ramp complex capital x-ray equipment
- Development and support of the Operational Strategy for the Injection platform team
- Support new product development and sustaining activities by providing leadership, analysis, technical support and recommendation of effective solutions to operational issues to improve cost, security of product and raw material supply, revenue and asset utilization
- Functioning as DHF owner following transfer of products from New Product Development
- Champions development and implementation of new engineering systems and processes
- Provide sustaining engineering
- Prepare technical data and plans related to specific customer requirements and estimated related costs
- Review supplier instructions, blueprints and/or schematics and other applicable specifications to determine inspection requirements
- Prepare inspection summary sheets, First Article Inspections (FAI) and provide instructions for use
- Conduct producibility studies to evaluate production process reliability and provide appropriate recommendations
- PCB design guidelines
- Office – Word, Excel, Access, Power Point
- Gerber file viewing/editing software, like CAM350 or GC-preview
- PCB design software
- Knowledge of programming and execution software, unique to machinery with which he/she has been involved (should be able to speak knowledgably on machine software, operating systems and specific issues encountered during an interview)
- This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Manufacturing Senior Engineer Job Description
- Defines and implements improvements
- Analyzes field performance data
- Prepares and introduces changes (products, components, production-processes) for released products
- Defines, executes, controls and documents all process validation activities and related activities
- Defines, implements and leads the first production models for projects within his/her Building Block
- Introduces new production-methods (technical & logistic), within own Building block
- Works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance
- Coaches and mentors less experienced Manufacturing Engineers
- Introduce improvement to existing processes and equipment
- Write work instructions and design / model associated tools and fixtures
- Understanding and creation of 3D models using SolidWorks or an equivalent CAD tool is
- Knowledgeable in Aerospace Tooling Philosophies & Manufacturing Methods and Design for Manufacture and Assembly
- Proficiency in mechanical assembly and inspection processes
- Proficiency using 2D & 3D CAD to generate Layout ,assembly models and detailed part drawings for fabrication (AutoCAD and Solidworks preferred, Catia is a plus)
- 5-10 Years work experience in Manufacturing Engineering in Metal Working Industry
- Demonstrated experience with cost reduction, quality improvement and throughput improvement projects
Manufacturing Senior Engineer Job Description
- Evaluate and make recommendations on design and implementation of current products for product testability and obsolescence
- Interface with component suppliers to evaluate components, electromechanical components, test equipment and systems for manufacturing test
- Involved in multiple manufacturing sustaining projects running concurrently
- Provides strategic & technical support for plant layout, purchase of equipment, upgrade of equipment, feasibility studies
- Write new production routings for new products, establishing labor time standards for each operation
- Manage and provide sound engineering support with hands on expertise and practices in projects from conception through production
- Support process improvements, cost reductions/savings, scrap reductions, through the implementation of LEAN concepts
- Leads efforts to reduce equipment down time by being the one that gets it done
- Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling and installing components
- Provide necessary support to maintain and utilize the maintenance software to better coordinate work orders, repair requests, parts inventory and preventative maintenance schedule
- Demonstrated experience with tooling design for fixtures to construct close tolerance aircraft/marine aluminum and other alloyed structures
- Familiarity with lightweight aircraft/shipboard construction and systems
- Ability to learn and understand program objectives, milestones, challenges, corrective actions and risks
- Keep management fully informed of all significant issues which could impact the manufacturing process, during both product design and manufacturing phases
- May supervise the activities of other engineers and/or technicians
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral presentations
Manufacturing Senior Engineer Job Description
- Work with cross functional teams on New Product Development projects
- Work on new product development teams
- Train new employees in new or existing methods, processes and how to use machinery
- Responsible for the effective delivery and support of site manufacturing engineering activities
- Ensure all activities are compliant with internal EH&S policies and procedures
- Ensure alignment with regulatory guidelines and standards
- Interpret and execute policies and procedures and lead team members and engineers on an ongoing project basis
- Implement process improvements which reduce labor by simplifying tasks (process automation) or speeds the process (increases the number of products produced in a set time frame)
- Interfaces with the Engineering staff to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) objectives are attained through concurrent engineering activities
- Leads and implements state of the art equipment to improve productivity and justify the cost in CAPEX
- General understanding of manufacturing processes and thorough knowledge of tooling/programming
- Must have high-speed automated assembly experience in the following areas
- Analyze, trend, and report on prototype manufacturing trials
- Initiate ECO’s to manage part life cycles, revisions
- Fluent oral and written communication skills good working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation application software needed
- Ability to generate creative solutions
Manufacturing Senior Engineer Job Description
- Responsible for ensuring optimum design for manufacturability and test early in the new product development and introduction process
- Partner with and advise development and modification engineers to ensure that new designs incorporate provisions for maximum manufacturing economy
- Demonstrates ability to understand source(s) of variation by applying Six Sigma methodologies, and DLSS to forging and die designs
- Work with a great team
- Develop your skills and prepare yourself for future career opportunities in Operations or other areas
- Provide production support for assigned products
- Lead and/or support continuous improvement projects
- Lead and/or provide high-level technical support to value engineering project teams
- Monitor and control all phases of new equipment construction from design approval through implementation on factory floor and control equipment costs during this process
- Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve productivity throughout the facility
- 5 years technical experience in manufacturing operations
- Process knowhow in different technologies such as assembly, welding, testing and turning
- Proven ability to influence cross functionally to drive results
- Project Management tools knowhow
- Knowledge in the injector manufacturing field is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology from an accredited institution required