Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Orion Talent, the nation's largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer position with an engineering-driven electronics contract manufacturing organization specializing in the design and manufacture of highly complex electronic and RF circuit cards and assemblies.

Position Details
Location: Baltimore, MD
Compensation: $90,000 - $125,000 (based on experience)
Shift: M-F, 8:00 - 4:00 PM (hours may vary)
Travel: Less than 10%
Benefits: Company offers an excellent benefits package, including health/dental insurance and an employer-matched 401k program.

Position Description
As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the production team, taking on substantial responsibilities to support the mission of delivering high-quality products in the medical, industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors. This role involves providing technical guidance, facilitating continuous improvement efforts, and collaborating with a diverse team of engineers. You will be responsible for reviewing and optimizing manufacturing processes, creating production documentation, and acting as a subject matter expert in electronics manufacturing. The objective is to integrate new products seamlessly and enhance existing processes for efficiency, cost reduction, and defect minimization. This role offers opportunities for skill development and growth beyond its primary scope. Responsibilities will include:
--- Provide technical guidance to Production operations.
--- Collaborate with engineers on Continuous Improvement efforts and problem escalations.
--- Review and provide feedback on manufacturability for drawings, sketches, schematics, manuals, or sample parts.
--- Create production documentation and Process Flow Routings from customer files and standard practices.
--- Develop efficient production processes and work instructions for custom-configured products.
--- Drive best practices for manufacturability based on industry standards and customer requirements.
--- Perform Root Cause Analysis to support Quality team Corrective Actions.
--- Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews as needed.
--- Communicate Corrective Action or DFM findings to customers clearly as a subject matter expert.
--- Implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO) into production documentation.
--- Follow up on assemblies during the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and engineering changes.
--- Establish methods to improve production processes for cost, schedule, and quality.
--- Develop and document operational procedures for equipment and provide training to Production.

Position Requirements
--- Hold a B.S. degree or higher in an engineering field, particularly Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
--- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry, with Printed Circuit Board Experience.
--- Proficiency in operating and managing electronics manufacturing and assembly equipment, including solder paste screen printing, component pick and place, convection reflow ovens, select solder, and wave solder.
--- Possession of a Lean Certificate or Six Sigma belt is preferred, with the capability to discuss the project used to achieve it.
--- Experience with inspection equipment and the ability to analyze defects using tools like 3D SPI, AOI, X-Ray, and 3D X-Ray.
--- A solid understanding of or certification in the manufacturing standards relevant to electronics manufacturing (IPC-610, J-STD-001) applicable to both commercial and military products.
--- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and instructions from operating manuals.
--- A strong understanding of the procedures necessary for successful manufacturing of SMT, Through-Hole, and Box Build products.
--- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, and excellent communication skills.
--- Strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills.
--- Familiarity with AS9100 documentation systems.
--- Keeping up to date with problem-solving and process improvement practices.
--- Previous experience with conformal coating and mechanical assembly is preferred.
--- Physical capability to regularly reach and lift up to 30 pounds, with good vision (glasses or contacts accepted) and the ability to inspect small fine details.
--- Experience and proficiency in handling small power tools, along with the capacity to learn the operation of large production equipment.
--- Willingness to perform the same duties as all production personnel when required to instruct new operators or expedite material during time crunches.
--- Awareness that this position may require exposure to information subject to US export control regulations, such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and therefore, all applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by U.S. regulations.

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