Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The Senior Engineer is a self-directed role that is responsible for driving and developing projects while mentoring peers. This individual will support a culture of continuous improvement to drive solutions that will reduce waste through innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Launches new product and processes
• Provides direct engineering support to operations covering all aspects of assigned process or area of responsibility
• Applies Lean Manufacturing concepts to continually improve efficiency of manufacturing processes
• Designs and implements testing methodology
• Prepare and maintain documentation
• Works with vendors and manufacturers to design and develop products and implement a cost-effective design
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling
• Analyzes designs and implements improvements to facilitate manufacture at lowest cost consistent with results desired
• Designs electrical or mechanical equipment, components, systems, instruments, and products
• Defines and directs projects to identify and implement continuous yield and process improvements leading to cost effective, high quality, high yield world class manufacturing capabilities
• Relies on data collection and analysis, experience, and judgment to plan and initiate change, and accomplish goals
• Coordinates manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Estimates cost of labor, materials, equipment, construction, etc.
• Enforces standards, policies, and procedures

This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities assigned to this position and other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field required, Master’s degree preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in engineering or related field preferred

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Excel in matrix organization and possess strong teambuilding, leadership, interpersonal skills and abilities to motivate and communicate with all levels of personnel
• Ability to facilitate, support, and implement change within the organization
• Effective project management, time management and delegation
• Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department/company goals
• Advanced knowledge of PC operations, including word processing, spreadsheet management, and presentation software
• Able to write reports/correspondence and present information and respond to questions from executives/customers and the general public

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, read and interpret documents and instructions; frequent identification of letters, numbers, and symbols in a warehouse or office environment. This position may require sitting for long periods of time at a workstation. The employee must have the ability to use a keyboard and equipment typically found in a warehouse or office work setting. Individuals must have the ability to lift 45 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position works in/near moving mechanical parts and may be in a non-temperature controlled work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Manufacturing/warehouse environment and/or standard office environment.

Reports to:
Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here: EchoStar Benefits 
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies. Compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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