Manufacturing Engineer

SummaryProvides 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.ResponsibilitiesAttends 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 capabilitiesAssists 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.QualificationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEffective interpersonal skillsEffective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as requiredEffective organization and prioritization skillsDemonstrate high attention to detailAbility to work with diverse groupsDemonstrates 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 focusWorking knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing softwareBachelors of Science degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by managementSupports a 24/7 global business operation as requiredBasic Lean Sigma concepts, methodologies and toolsAble 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.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.Demonstrated ability to document and solve moderate to complex cross-functional challenges using structured problem solving toolsGood written and oral presentation skillsDemonstrates 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 experienceStrong technical and project management experienceEducationBachelors of Science degree in Engineering preferredGeographical LocationNew Hampshire:NashuaPhysical LocationNashua, NHShiftShift 1Work ScheduleM-F 0700-1600Full TimeFull TimeExport ControlThis 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerBenchmark 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 careers@bench.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr