Position:
- On site position with schedule flexibility to support production operations for first and/or second shift. Typically, 07:00 to 18:00 time band with possibility
of remote work in special situations when approved.
- A person with an engineering background who will focus on the development of manufacturing processes both with domestic and international
suppliers.
- Manufacturing process development includes the definition, creation, execution of process validation and on-going verification plans.
- The person will be actively involved in inspections throughout the supply chain, as well as functional testing.
- A person with a technical background on 3D CAD software, aluminum extrusions, sheet metal, metal fabrication, welding, metal stamping, CNC
machining on 3- and 4-axis machines, and finishing processes including powder coating, anodizing, zinc plating, nickel plating, etc., plastic injection
molding, aluminum high pressure die casting and gravity casting. https://www.gcx.com/products/
- Oversees, coordinates, and supports activities involved in manufacturing, fabrication, operation, application, installation, repair and change of
mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
- Provides technical and manufacturing support to purchasing/supply chain, receiving, quality assurance, quality control, EPM (machine shop), ELP
(assembly), configuration management, and shipping departments as well as suppliers.
- The person will interface and build cooperative working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal employees, therefore excellent written and
verbal skills are required.
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Be responsible for driving the development and documentation of manufacturing processes.
- Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research/testing; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling,
and materials; working with suppliers and internal machine shops, and soliciting observations from operators.
- Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished- product and process capabilities, establishing standards, and
validating and/or verifying manufacturing processes.
- Be responsible for the re-review of product quality, including but not limited to, manufacturing processes based on our risk management process
(production and post-production feedback).
- Investigate both production and post-production feedback issues.
- Develop positive relationships and work closely with functional managers to create, manage, and implement on-going verification plans.
- Act as consultant to the Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering organizations to improve Quality and Manufacturing processes including changes to
processes and products, including engineering and supplier changes and product transfers.
- Provide Engineering expertise requiring advanced/specialized skills and a broad range of quality engineering expertise.
- Understand and drive Lean manufacturing internally and with suppliers.
- Support product designs as it relates to the manufacturability of the product.
- Develop new or improved manufacturing processes, constantly working to improve systems.
- Facilitate the successful launch of new products.
- Resolve any manufacturing and supplier quality concerns.
- Responsible for the creation of fixtures and development of tools that help with the production of our components and assembled products.
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for fixtures design and layout modifications and changes.
- Assures process capabilities, establishing standards, and validating and/or verifying manufacturing processes.
- Develop positive relationships and work closely with functional teams to create, manage, and implement on-going verification plans.
- Provide Engineering expertise requiring advanced/specialized skills and a broad range of quality engineering expertise.
- Understand and drive Lean Manufacturing internally.
- Support product designs as it relates to the manufacturability of the product.
- Develop new or improved manufacturing processes, constantly working to improve systems.
- Facilitate the successful launch of new products.
- Resolve any manufacturing and quality concerns.
- Responsible for Manufacturing Engineering activities to accomplish transfers of GCX products and components to suppliers.
- Actively helps develop and advance business processes related to the role.
- Initializes Engineering Change Notification (ECNs) activities.
- Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research; applying knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication, assembly, and
materials; working with functional teams and soliciting observations from operators.
- Review designs and documentation to assess condition and risks to transfer success.
- Lead the remediation of engineering designs & documentation when required by product transfers.
- DFA, DFM, and DFMEA collaboration, review, and acceptance for manufacturing processes.
- Support final component and assembly V&V activities.
- Participate in team meetings internally and externally.
Qualifications:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent (from a recognized university).
- 7+ years related experience particularly in Engineering in a manufacturing environment with CNC machined components, sheet metal components,
finishing over fabricated parts like powder coat, anodize, vinyl coats, and plating processes, product transfers, and technical leadership.
- Strong understanding of mechanical properties and specifications of standard materials (metal and polymers), fasteners, and hardware.
- Knowledge of QMS practices (ISO 9001/ ISO 13485) including experience with risk management and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive actions).
- A resourceful and collaborative leader in cross functional teams addressing issues of complex products and processes.
- Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Possesses strong analytical skills, judgment, and problem-solving ability.
- Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Strong Analytical skills Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily.
- Strong adaptation of concepts, theories, and principles to problems.
- Organized data and file management for multiple projects and tasks on daily basics.
- Capable of analyzing complex situations, understanding the 'big picture', and determining effective strategies and tactics.
- Proficiency in CAD systems such as CREO Parametric (ProE) and SolidWorks or similar.
- Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in engineering drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T or ISO/DIN.
- Knowledge of QC metrology tools and methods such as measuring instruments and machines (optical comparator, height gage, hardness tester,
geometry, surface, CMM Report interpretation).
- Fluency with mechanical components and mechanical assembly drawings, work instructions, and customer assembly instructions.
- Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies and assembly instructions using standard shop tools, presses, and torque meters.
- Experience working with external partners, such as contracted resources, suppliers, and manufacturers.
- Bilingual, English/Spanish.