Manufacturing Engineer

Excelitas Technologies - Salem, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Salem, MA

5,001-10,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection, and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across various sectors including biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense, and aerospace. We are currently seeking a Jr. Manufacturing Engineer to provide essential manufacturing engineering support and process improvement in a low volume production environment. This role involves processes such as wave and hand soldering of components to PC board assemblies, mechanical assembly, glass sealing/forming, and high vacuum processing. The primary goals of this position are to meet commitments to customers, maintain a high level of quality, and achieve operational goals. The successful candidate will focus on improving processes through continuous improvement projects and initiatives, which will require strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach. In this role, the Jr. Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for maintaining production documentation to document critical process characteristics and establish appropriate process controls. Training production operators as required is also a key responsibility. The engineer will investigate process and manufacturing problems during fabrication, testing, and assembly operations, initiating corrective actions as necessary. Utilizing SolidWorks for updates of existing CAD drawings and new designs is expected, along with improving and streamlining processes by enhancing yields, eliminating waste, and implementing cost-saving ideas. The engineer will design a variety of tools, jigs, and fixtures to assist in increasing production efficiency and will handle multiple projects, coordinating with other operations to ensure schedules are met, quality is maintained, and manufacturing costs are minimized. Additionally, the Jr. Manufacturing Engineer will review engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend design changes that will enhance production while eliminating variation. Training production employees in the operation of specialized equipment may also be required. Ensuring a safe work environment by monitoring near misses and conducting accident investigations to prevent recurrence is a critical aspect of this role. The engineer will perform other related duties of comparable complexity as directed, contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Maintains production documentation to document critical process characteristics and establish appropriate process controls.
• Trains production operators as required.
• Investigates process and manufacturing problems during fabrication, test, and assembly operations and initiates corrective actions.
• Utilizes SolidWorks for updates of existing CAD drawings and new designs.
• Improves and streamlines processes by improving yields, eliminating waste, and implementing cost-saving ideas.
• Designs a variety of tools, jigs, and fixtures that will assist in increasing production efficiency.
• Handles multiple projects and coordinates with other operations to ensure schedules are met, quality is maintained, and manufacturing costs are minimized.
• Reviews engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommends design changes that will enhance production, eliminating variation.
• May train production employees in the operation of specialized equipment.
• Ensures a safe work environment by monitoring near misses and conducting accident investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Performs other related duties of comparable complexity as directed.

Requirements

• Requires an A.S. degree in engineering or science with a minimum of 2 years experience in manufacturing/production or a B.S degree in engineering or science.
• Must be hands-on and have the ability to solve manufacturing problems.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Tools is required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience with J-STD-001 or IPC-610 soldering requirements is a plus.
• Familiarity with glass processing and high vacuum processing is a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO Quality standards, MIL specifications, Aerospace specifications, and ITAR is a plus.
• Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills; exhibits a strong bias for action in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with J-STD-001 or IPC-610 soldering requirements.
• Familiarity with glass processing and high vacuum processing.
• Knowledge of ISO Quality standards, MIL specifications, Aerospace specifications, and ITAR.