Summary: Responsible for part assembly, building and testing of optical, electrical and mechanical instrumentation. Performs work according to written instructions and training provided by the Manufacturing and Production Managers and Process Engineers. Performs in-process and final testing on product. Provides general support within the manufacturing team, including handling, preparation and packaging of incoming and outgoing products. All work performed within ISO9001 environment. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Assemble, manufacture, and deliver instruments per established work instructions, travelers, and processes.
- Design, build and maintain product assembly jigs and test equipment, if needed
- Develop and maintain the instrument manufacturing Work Instructions for product assembly and sub-assemblies, as required
- Evaluate and solve production problems.
- Cross-train fellow assemblers or conduct training to introduce new processes as needed
- Effectively document manufacturing, assembly, and quality processes on provided process documents.
- Responsible for the effective time management of tasked instrument line deliveries and manufacturing run completions to meet expected dates and deadlines.
- Take, and store data from processes effectively.
- Attend project kick off meetings and ensure project materials are available.
- Ability to effectively interface with development engineers and program managers.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong knowledge of hand tools, machinery and electrical test equipment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions and test specifications.
- Perform assembly level quality assurance and calibration functions. Works with quality managers and quality technicians to ensure equipment meets required calibration and expectations.
- Evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
- Participate in sustaining engineering design reviews.
- Attend weekly manufacturing meetings.
- Mandatory attendance for all-hands SOC safety, security and HR meetings.
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