Manufacturing Engineer - Kavaliro

Our ideal candidate brings a wealth of experience and should possess the following qualities/skills:

 

• Will act as a liaison between Engineering product development teams and Manufacturing
• Will be a member of the new product development team, ensuring efficient and effective transfer of product designs to manufacturing
• Support continuous improvement through the use of Lean principles to drive quality and productivity improvement projects
• Participate and drive New Product Introduction activities by providing a comprehensive list of documentation and schedule requirements for new products released to manufacturing
• Work with engineering teams to create and support IQ, OQ & PQ processes and required documentation of New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Development of production tooling using SolidWorks CAD software
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve quality, and increase productivity in a safe and cost-effective manner
• Provide daily production sustaining and support for existing products
• Test and recommend new equipment, processes, and technologies to produce optomechanical and electrical systems
• Perform other duties as assigned by your manager

 

Skills and Specifications:

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks CAD software
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts and Lean principles
• Electrical and Opto-Mechanical product experience preferred
• Ability of creating multi-level BOM and creating/updating SOPs
• Responsible for Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) / Engineering Change Request (ECRs) as required
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Must be able to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining safety & quality standards.
• Ability to multitask / manage several projects at one time
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Passion for LEAN/Kaizen implementation
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must be a good communicator and team player
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot electrical/electronic parts is a plus
• Prior experience in automation is a plus

Education and Experience Requirements or Equivalencies:

• 8+ years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibilities
• BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience implementing foundational Lean Enterprise tools: Takt time, 8 Wastes, 5S, Standard Work, 1-Piece Flow along with Kaizen event participation, Kaizen event leading a plus
• Strong engineering aptitude with ability to learn and adapt to new processes
• Experience working with manufacturing part flow of electrical and opto-mechanical components and systems is a plus
• Behave as a ‘Change Agent’ to continually improve processes and systems
• Demonstrated skills in working on cross functional team development and leading skilled trades
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Computer knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

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By using best practices and optimal employee recruiting strategies, Kavaliro provides employers with employment solutions by providing the most qualified and professional employees, who can staff both project and permanent positions in order to ensure the ongoing success of all types of businesses. We use a streamlined-yet-thorough approach to staffing that saves our clients administrative time, resources and money.