Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

The primary function of this position is to provide program/project engineering guidance in the support of developing new manufacturing processes in the manufacturing of bulk cable, wiring harnesses, conduit assemblies, electrical box assemblies, etc. as it relates to the Military, Aerospace, Satellite, and Medical markets.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide engineering technical support and design input for projects

Conceive, develop, and implement manufacturing processes for bulk cable, wiring harnesses, conduit assemblies, and various interconnect/electromechanical assemblies that fit Vermillion's technical expertise

Provide a wide range of technical and management expertise in the various aspects of manufacturing

Technically document procedures and processes

Provide an interface between operations, sales, and engineering functions

Ensure that requirements for efficient processes, practices, and technologies for manufacturing are addressed on a timely basis

Plan for and implement new programs and products into production in a timely and cost effective manner

Prepare and present relevant information for make or buy decisions and program reviews

Identify potential manufacturing-related risks on new and developing programs; develop risk reduction plans to eliminate them

Define tooling and manufacturing requirements for new programs

Develop cost and operational justifications for acquisition of major tooling

Provide technical support to the shop floor for immediate corrective actions

Provide input as requested for manufacturing-related portions of cost estimates for new and continuing programs

Represent Operations in new production programs to ensure that manufacturing requirements are fully understood by Program Management and Design Engineering, and that program and design engineering requirements are in turn supported by Manufacturing Engineering and affected Operations functions

Technically document procedures and processes

Develop new automated processes utilizing the latest technology

Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Program Management, and outside vendors to set and meet schedules that will accommodate customers' delivery requirements

Conduct root-cause analysis and propose corrective actions for continuous improvement

Actively participate on RPI (Rapid Product Improvement) teams and 5S workshops

Provides resolutions to manufacturing problems including, but not limited to, processes, machines, or programming problems

Supports facility and corporate strategic goals

Creates and conducts structured training for manufacturing personnel as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below is representative of the qualifications required to successfully fulfill the obligations of this position and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Bachelor's degree required

At least two years experience in manufacturing required; cable/harness industry preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes together with work measurement and work standards

Demonstrated project management experience

Proficient in technical writings and good documentation skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications required

Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively and establish priorities

CAD, AutoCad, and Inventor Professional Series experience preferred

MRP system experience

Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, including Microsoft Access

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Working knowledge of quality workmanship standards (i.e. ANSI, Mil-Specifications, ISO)

This position requires the employee to have clear vision at 20 inches or less (with or without the use of personal corrective eyewear or a company-provided magnifying glass) in addition to color vision in order to identify and distinguish colors