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We have an outstanding career opportunity for aManufacturing Engineer to join a leading Company located in theRuther Glen, VAsurrounding area.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and enhancing efficiency. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance , equipment purchases , and the creation of fixtures and assembly aids to facilitate the production process.

Job Responsibilities:

BOM Maintenance:

+ Manage and update Bill of Materials (BOM) to reflect changes in product design, materials, and specifications.

+ Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of BOMs.

+ Streamline BOM structures to optimize production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Equipment Purchases:

+ Assess manufacturing needs and identify opportunities for new equipment or upgrades to existing machinery.

+ Research and evaluate potential equipment suppliers, considering factors such as cost, quality, and technological advancements.

+ Collaborate with procurement to negotiate contracts and finalize equipment purchases.

Fixture and Assembly Aids Creation:

+ Design and develop fixtures, jigs, and assembly aids to enhance production processes .

+ Collaborate with design and production teams to create tools that improve assembly efficiency and ensure product quality.

+ Conduct testing and validation of fixtures to ensure they meet specified requirements.

Process Optimization:

+ Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement, especially in relation to fixture and assembly aid utilization.

+ Implement changes to enhance overall efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve quality.

+ Provide training to production teams on the proper use of fixtures and assembly aids.

Quality Assurance:

+ Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure that fixtures and assembly aids meet quality standards and contribute to overall product quality.

+ Conduct regular reviews of fixtures to identify and address any issues affecting product quality.

Documentation:

+ Maintain detailed documentation of fixtures, assembly aids, and equipment specifications.

+ Create and update work instructions and standard operating procedures related to fixture and equipment usage .

+ Ensure that all changes to BOMs and manufacturing processes are properly documented.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

+ Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, production, quality assurance, and procurement, to ensure alignment in equipment and fixture needs.

+ Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing issues related to fixtures and equipment.

+ Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

+ Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

+ Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

+ Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with 5+ years of experience. Proven experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on BOM maintenance, equipment purchases, and fixture/assembly aid creation.

+ Proficiency in CAD software for fixture design.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

+ Exposure to computer screens for an extended period.

+ Sitting for extended periods of time.

+ Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

+ Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance