Manufacturing Engineer I

About the Role

This position is for a Manufacturing Engineer I on 3rd Shift and includes a 12% shift differential. The role is Onsite in Andover, MA.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Operations Engineering support to the Circuit Card Assembly Factory.
• Support the operation of SMT Process lines, including automated and programmable equipment, for multiple products.
• Focus on process improvement, cycle time reduction, defect prevention, and operator support.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, establishment of process baseline metrics, SPC implementation, defect prevention, and process data analysis.
• Create and oversee projects using risk management techniques.
• Translate engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation.
• Computer and machine programming for manufacturing automation.
• Dispositioning of discrepant hardware.
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Participate in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodology.
• Manufacturing process development and support.
• Conduct safety / ergonomic assessments.
• Interact with senior personnel on technical matters, often requiring coordination between organizations and/or suppliers.
• Tool/fixture development to drive ergonomics and reductions in cost and/or defect.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to the start date.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an interim U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to the start date.
• Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Confidential.
• Experience with automated equipment and programming.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).
• 0-2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience with ANSI J-STD-001 Class 3 & IPC-CC-830.
• Experience in applying Lean Manufacturing principals.
• Experience with supporting circuit card assembly production floor (process and/or quality focus).
• Experience with Reflow Ovens.
• Experience with X-Ray Inspection Equipment and touch-up operations.
• Knowledge and ability to apply Six Sigma principles and techniques.
• Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement and keeps pace with advances in technology.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines.
• Proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools.
• An active DoD security clearance (confidential) is preferred.