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Job Title:
Electrical Manufacturing Engineer
Reporting To:
Manufacturing Manager
Work Schedule:
Onsite – Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary
The Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that improve quality, productivity, safety, and cost performance. This role serves as the technical bridge between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure efficient manufacturing of electronic assemblies and products. The position drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports new product introduction (NPI), and implements process improvements that enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineering
- Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process flow documentation.
- Design and implement manufacturing methods to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process development, tooling requirements, and production readiness reviews.
- Evaluate manufacturing capabilities and recommend equipment, tooling, and process enhancements.
- Analyze production data to identify opportunities for waste reduction and cycle time improvements.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
Industrial Engineering
- Conduct time studies, labor analysis, and capacity planning activities.
- Establish and maintain labor standards and manufacturing routing requirements.
- Develop line balancing strategies to maximize productivity and minimize bottlenecks.
- Analyze workflow, facility layout, material flow, and workstation design for optimal operational performance.
- Support production planning through capacity modeling and resource utilization analysis.
- Drive initiatives focused on operational efficiency, labor productivity, and cost reduction.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and process improvement initiatives.
- Utilize root cause analysis tools including 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- Rework Rates
- Scrap Rates
- Labor Efficiency
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Throughput Performance
- Facilitate continuous improvement projects that support operational goals.
Quality & Process Control
- Support process validation and qualification activities.
- Develop and maintain process documentation including control plans and process specifications.
- Investigate manufacturing defects and quality issues to determine root cause.
- Implement process controls to ensure consistent product quality.
- Partner with Quality Engineering on corrective actions and process improvements.
- Support internal and external audits as required.
Equipment & Production Support
- Support manufacturing equipment installation, validation, and optimization.
- Develop tooling, fixtures, and workstation improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and provide technical support to production teams.
- Assist in evaluating automation opportunities and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Support preventive maintenance and equipment performance improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or process engineering within a production environment.
- Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for data analysis.
- Ability to analyze production data and present recommendations effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, or electromechanical assembly environments.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience supporting SMT, PCB, mechanical and electronic assembly operations.
- Knowledge of Space Addendum, J-STD-001, and electronics manufacturing standards.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design software.
- Project management experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of production metrics and performance management.
- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to stand and walk production floor areas for extended periods.
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment and machinery.
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Salary Range Transparency:
Phoenix, AZ $92,000.00–$115,000.00 Annually
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