Senior Manufacturing Engineer Duties and Responsibilities • Capable of efficiently processing ECO/ECNs in both high volume low mix and low volume high mix product environments, ideally with multiple customers and various business segments. • Proven experience in developing new and improved engineering processes, including ECO/ECNs, work instruction development, BOM creation and manipulation, build support documentation systems, and assembly floor interface solutions. • Capable of evaluating and recommending new software tools to enhance productivity and accuracy of ECN/ECO activities. • Evaluate facilities requirements and propose efficient cellular manufacturing layouts. • Proficient in ERP/MRP system design and configuration, including but not limited to engineering change process development in support of new and existing customers. • Proficient in Excel, able to manipulate data in support of ERP systems upgrades. • Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators to improve processes and efficiency. • Improves manufacturing efficiency by applying LEAN, 5S and Six Sigma methods, analyzing and planning staffing, work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. • Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes. • Provides manufacturing decision-making information to management by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. Includes NPI (SPL) support of new products. • Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. • Proficient level of understanding or background in lean manufacturing, DFX, fixture design, part design, design for manufacturing and assembly practices. • Creates and maintains manufacturing records including Bills of Material, assembly and test procedures and work instructions, and test records. • Implements continuous product improvements aimed at improving reliability, design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA), as dictated by customer or business needs and requests. • Keeps production and test equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; requesting special service. • Support floor personnel in assembly for manufacture, troubleshooting documentation and design issues to resolution. • Engage Manufacturing Engineering and Production to develop, design and deploy assembly fixtures and tooling during the pilot launch phase. • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. • Support Program/Project Managers by providing technical assistance • Perform costing and /or estimates for product changes or new products. • Direct activities and provide guidance and oversight to more junior engineers and technicians. Qualifications<