Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will play a pivotal role in enhancing our manufacturing processes for cable and wire harness systems. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, collaboration, and innovation to ensure our products not only meet but exceed industry standards and customer expectations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical or mechanical engineering, with specific experience in cable harness design and manufacturing processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with teams across the company and with external partners to fully understand project requirements and specifications.
• Compliance: Ensure all cable and wire harness designs and manufacturing processes comply with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and regulations.
• Engineering Documentation: Generate detailed engineering drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly using Autodesk Inventor and Office Suite applications.
• First Build Coordination: Oversee the first build and testing of cable harness systems, ensuring optimal functionality and reliability from inception to final product
• Documentation and ERP Management: Guarantee that all drawings and documentation are appropriate for manufacturing and assembly; oversee the entry of parts into the ERP system, preferably Epicor.
• Integration and Collaboration: Facilitate seamless integration of components for production by working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Communication: Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders within the company.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements, contributing to the development of organizational best practices.
• Manufacturing Support: Provide timely solutions to manufacturing challenges, including material specifications, drawing dimensions, and tooling adjustments.
• Design Feasibility: Collaborate with the Quoting team to assess the feasibility of new designs, considering current or potential new production methods.

Qualifications:

Education:         Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:       A minimum of four (4) years of experience in design and/or manufacturing, specifically with electro-mechanical systems and cable harness design. Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP systems is preferred.

Knowledge:       The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to industry standards. This position requires a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles, as well as hands-on experience in first build and testing processes. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities are essential for success in this role.

Skills:               Must be detail-oriented, responsive, accessible, self-motivated, autonomous, and able to work well with diverse internal team members and external points of contact. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask. Must demonstrate strong communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to present ideas and recommend appropriate courses of action. Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D modeling software. Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles and familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and other relevant regulations. Exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential. Hands-on experience with first build and testing processes is a must, along with a proven capability in generating comprehensive drawing packages for manufacturing. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

This position requires the use of information or access to hardware and documents that are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be able to comply with the requirements of ITAR and other U.S. export control laws.  

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. The employee must occasionally crouch, stoop, or reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,0000