Manufacturing Engineer

Summary Of Responsibilities

Promote company growth by improving assembly processes including seeking out bottle necks in the process flow with goal of a balanced manufacturing process. Provide day-to-day Process Engineering support to all areas of the company. Provide timely resolution of production issues in supporting the on-time and cost-efficient shipment of products.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide fresh insight into existing manufacturing methods, assembly techniques and practices.
• Reduce labor touch, equipment processing time and increase throughput.
• Analyze processes, methods, time studies, and other data and provide reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better quantify improvement opportunities.
• Research, develop, evaluate, and implement new methods, processes, techniques, tools, or technology that improve assembly throughput including in process quality checks.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes, identify areas for improvement and lead with implementation of improvements
• Propose concepts for the design and construction of tooling & fixtures to aid speedy assembly. Evaluate, test and report results.
• Research, specify, and aid in the procurement of new bins, dispensers, and other devices for presenting parts to assemblers on the assembly lines. Evaluate, test and report results.
• Participate in kaizen events implementing 5S, Visual Manufacturing Processes and other lean principles.
• Analyze workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency. Assist in the planning and Implementation of changes.
• Write and/or execute Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Continuous Improvement Studies/Evaluations, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Determine problem resolutions and implement improvements and or corrective actions.
• Create and/or upgrade production assembly work instructions and provide direct support of personnel in the day-to-day execution of the manufacturing, inspection and test operations.
• Support new product development and/or design for manufacturability enhancements to existing products
• Prepare or assist with engineering costing estimates, manufacturing estimates and tool cost analysis.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and equipment comply with safety standards
• Perform other duties that may be assigned, or as necessary.
  
  

Travel

• As necessary to the machine center located in Rockland MA.
• On rare occasions to customer locations if required.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science is preferred.
• Candidates must have 5 to 7 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• General Computer Experience required.
• 3D Computer Aided Design experience a plus.
• ERP System knowledge and MRP/Manufacturing System knowledge is desirable.
• SPC System knowledge is desirable.
• Experience with Lean concepts, 5S, Flow Lines, and Visual Manufacturing Processes a plus.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk onto shop floor
  
  

Work Environment

• Primary office and secondary manufacturing.
  
  

Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match.

Electroswitch is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides Equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees. The Company will ensure that all terms of employment are provided without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, military status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Electroswitch will provide reasonable accommodations which do not impose an undue hardship on the company, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the interviewing and hiring process and during their employment in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] for accommodations.

About Electroswitch

ELECTROSWITCHPOWER SWITCHES AND RELAYS Starting with only six employees, Electroswitch was founded in 1946 in Weymouth, Massachusetts as a switch supplier to the military. Over the succeeding decades, the expertise acquired in designing and building rugged, high quality, mil-spec rotary switches was adapted to new product lines as the company expanded into the heavy duty Industrial and Electric Utility markets. From critical applications like life support systems and massive data communications centers to every day necessities like street lighting, people depend on the performance of electrical switches. When you select a switch or relay from Electroswitch, you are gaining the benefit of over 65 years of experience. The primary supplier of rugged, high-quality products for electrical utilities, nuclear power plants and the U.S. Navy, Electroswitch has the knowledge to meet the intricacies of any application with quality, reliability and performance. With Electroswitch, there is... "Never A Doubt."