Manufacturing Design Engineer
New Today
- Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
- Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.
- Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
- Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
- As a Manufacturing Design Engineer, you will be the 2nd line of support for our Production team.
- Support operations with the assembly, test, certification, and shipment of our optical, resistivity, and thin-film thickness measurement systems.
- Will interface with multiple departments (Quality, Engineering, Production, Sales), working together to tackle new challenges.
- Own changes in documentation to enhance manufacturability and quality (work instructions, checklist and troubleshooting guide).
- Work directly with our Technicians on testing new processes, collecting and analyzing data.
- A key member of our continuous improvement program!
- Collaborate with Design Engineers on new product introduction, new tools qualification and new parts testing.
- Help with executing a test plan, collect data and write a report.
- Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operational sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
- Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements for new or existing products.
- Configure Bill of Materials (BOMs) to meet production requirements.
- Develop documentation to support the assembly, test, and certification of a range of products and sub-assemblies.
- Provide training to assemblers and technicians and work with technicians to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Test and qualify mechanical, electrical, and optical components and modules.
- Work with suppliers to improve incoming material quality and acceptance.
- Create, execute, and refine build sequences related to system assembly, integration, calibration, and certification.
- Evaluate the manufacturing effectiveness of build processes and implement improvements to meet build cycle times and product design specifications.
- Read and interpret design drawings, schematics, and perform updates of models or drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
- Interpret system models for error, sensitivity, or throughput budgets that pertain to production processes.
- Interact with hardware and software engineers to resolve manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
- Drive efforts that address product-level issues including supplier quality issues, manufacturing escalations, and characterization or improvement projects.
- Analyze manufacturing data via statistical process control to drive process, specification, and design improvements.
- Find the root cause and analysis to find a process to implement
- Working Hours 8 AM to 4:30 PM (flexible)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (required), Master's or advanced degree (desired) in Mechanical/Electrical /Manufacturing Engineering or Physics/Materials Science.
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 1+ years professional experience.
- A proven track record of success across a range of industries and products a plus.
- Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines, while keeping a keen awareness of the impact on other areas of the organization.
- Understanding of system level interactions between optics, electronics, and mechanical parts to enable effective problem solving at the system level down to the individual piece part level.
- Competency in mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, tooling and fixture design, process improvement, and quality systems.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability through design of experiments and ability to carry out tests to collect and analyze data.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written).
- Demonstrated experience in statistical process control.
- Able to test and qualify mechanical materials and components, optical components, electronics, and modules.
- Able to work with suppliers to improve incoming material quality and acceptance. Previous experience in supplier development is a plus.
- Able to communicate effectively with peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, customers and suppliers.
- Able to give effective technical presentations up to the Product Life Cycle (PLC) level.
- Able to effectively communicate with a broad range of people and cultures across the US, Europe and Asia.
- Self-driven individual with keen technical ability, systematic approach
- Candidate should have a positive attitude, be detail oriented and be a strong team player.
- Solid modeling, structural analysis, Finite Elements Analysis (FEA), and SolidWorks suit of CAD tool experience a plus.
- Expertise in MS Software Package.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot software-driven systems.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- This position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Wear applicable PPE including safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes. Work under a hood.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of production documentation.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of manufacturing processes and process improvements.
- Experience developing and implementing Quality project and SPC.
- Experience with tracking production rework and scrap.
- Experience with Engineering Change process.
- Experience in maintaining accurate BOM (Bill of Material) and cost information.
- Experience in the development of tooling and fixturing.
- Must have electrical and mechanical experience, assembly work - At least 5 to 7 years
- Strong computer skills, must be able to create small formats in Excel, willing to learn new software
California Fair Chance Act:
Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
- Location:
- San Diego
- Job Type:
- FullTime