Manufacturing Engineer

Full-time - Mid Level

Richardson, TX

251-500 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Based in Richardson, TX, Applied Concepts has been known for its outstanding law enforcement Radar & Lidar systems for over 47 years. We're. We have experienced steady growth over the years and our Production and Engineering teams are no exception! As the Manufacturing Engineer at Applied Concepts, you'll plan and design manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical assemblies. Stepping into the role, you'll analyze efficiency, implement cost reduction opportunities, optimize production flows, and develop assembly methods. You'll also determine the equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications. Supporting existing products and leading in the introduction of new products to the manufacturing floor is key to succeeding as a Manufacturing Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Work with Design to develop testing methods, processes, and process capabilities to build current and future designs.
• Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Understand and help operations with manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
• Provide manufacturing information by answering questions and requests, preparing documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.
• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Identify opportunities and implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
• Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
• Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
• Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
• Train and coach production personnel in new or existing methods.
• Understand the return on investment when implementing equipment, processes, or tests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of surface mount technology (SMT), manufacturing principles, practices, and standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma is preferred.

Benefits

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to continuously improve and promote efficiency, effectiveness, and quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work, at meetings, and on time.