Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

One of the world’s leading manufactures of laser products for the biotechnology industry is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for supporting the factory to launch new products and sustain existing products. In this role you will be a part of teams consisting of Design Engineers, Process Engineers, Scientists, and Manufacturing Management, who specify, characterize, and control product performance.

Methodologies used include DOE, Six-Sigma, Gage R&R, PFMEA/DFMEA, DFM, Statistical Process Control and other processes.

The ideal candidate has experience in the laser, photonics, fiber optic or electro-optics industry

·         DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Create assembly and test processes and procedures.

·         Recommend and develop improvements to business processes.

·          Identify, budget, and purchase capital equipment needed to meet schedule requirements.

·         Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability, quality, and reliability.  Recommend design improvements.

·         Create data collection plans.

·         Evaluate data and improve product performance.

·         Facilitate completion of prototype and pilot production units to meet schedule requirements, leveraging others where possible.

·         Evaluate and analyze data acquired during system test using programs such as MS Excel, MS Access, , and LabView. Make recommendations for process modifications based on analysis.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Solid understanding of statistical methods and process control.
* Solid understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes and Industrial Engineering concepts.
* Familiar with DOE (Design of Experiments) techniques. 
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings per GD&T Y14.5.
* Ability to evaluate and analyze data using programs such as Microsoft Excel, MS Access, and Lab View (LabView programming not required).
* Ability to recommend (using data) and implement sound solutions and strategies.
* Ability to solve difficult problems and separate symptoms from root causes.
* Able to create and analyze Bills-of-Materials.

* Ability to train production operators

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

BS degree in engineering or science is required (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; Optical Science; Physics).
* 10+ years of experience within a manufacturing organization is required.
* Strong computer skills required, including expertise with MS Excel and MS Word.
* Experience with opto-electrical-mechanical products is preferred.
* Understanding of laser and optical component design theory helpful.
* Extensive experience with a wide variety of data acquisition equipment and software ideal.

Please contact:
Laura Bowden
Associate Partner
lbowden@lucasgroup.com