Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

$75,000 - $85,000/Yr

System One - Elmira Heights, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Elmira Heights, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Electrical Assembly plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of passenger railcar components. This position is integral to the manufacturing process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement engineering solutions, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer will focus on process optimization, fixture and tooling design, quality assurance, design manufacturability assessment, design incidence management, and continuous improvement, all while ensuring safety compliance in the manufacturing environment. In the area of process optimization, the engineer will analyze and enhance manufacturing processes related to electrical assembly to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This includes identifying opportunities for automation and implementing innovative solutions to boost production capabilities. The role also involves designing and developing fixtures and tooling for railcar electrical assembly processes, collaborating with design and production teams to create custom fixtures that enhance precision and efficiency. Quality assurance is another key responsibility, where the engineer will develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure adherence to industry standards and specifications. They will work closely with quality assurance teams to address and resolve any manufacturing-related issues affecting product quality. Additionally, the engineer will assess the manufacturability of electrical components during the design phase, providing valuable input to streamline processes and reduce production costs. The engineer will act as a key point of contact for any design-related incidences or discrepancies that arise during manufacturing, investigating and analyzing design issues in collaboration with design and production teams. Continuous improvement initiatives will be driven by implementing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma principles, conducting root cause analysis, and developing corrective action plans for manufacturing issues. Finally, the engineer will ensure that all manufacturing processes comply with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes related to electrical assembly to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement innovative solutions to enhance production capabilities.
• Design and develop fixtures and tooling for railcar electrical assembly processes to enhance precision, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to create custom fixtures that optimize the electrical assembly processes.
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials for fixtures and tooling, considering durability and performance requirements.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure adherence to industry standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to address and resolve any manufacturing-related issues affecting product quality.
• Collaborate with the design team to assess the manufacturability of electrical components, providing valuable input during the design phase to optimize for efficient production.
• Conduct thorough reviews of design specifications, identifying potential challenges, and proposing engineering solutions to enhance manufacturability.
• Act as a key point of contact for any design-related incidences or discrepancies that may arise during the manufacturing process.
• Investigate and analyze design issues, working in conjunction with the design and production teams to implement timely and effective resolutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation detailing incident resolutions and lessons learned to inform future design improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma principles.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans for manufacturing issues.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes and procedures comply with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Implement safety measures and promote a culture of safety within the manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in electrical manufacturing engineering, with a focus on electrical and cabling installations in the rail industry.
• Proven experience in fixture and tooling design.
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing processes specific to passenger railcar electrical assemblies.
• Familiarity with electrical process documentation (schematics, diagrams, connection lists, etc.).
• Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools (CATIA, AutoCAD, Solidworks).
• Familiarity with quality control methodologies and continuous improvement techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Verbal and written communications in Spanish is highly desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life insurance and voluntary plans.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.