Night Vision Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical support to improve manufacturing yields, reduce scrap, and day-to-day production support for our Micro Channel Plate (MCP) production line. The MCP is a glass wafer composed of millions of micron-sized channels with a bias angle. Each channel collides with each other to generate more electrons, which amplify the weak signals. MCP has electrical properties and is used in the Mass Spectrometry industry. The Manufacturing Engineer provides support to manufacturing operations to ensure on-time deliveries for all product lines. The Manufacturing Engineer performs work under direction of the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and is mentored by the Senior Manufacturing Engineer.

Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Completes assigned projects with overall goal of improving manufacturing yields and reducing scrap through process and product improvements.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports yields, scrap, and defectives.
• Project Management- Execution of transferring manufacturing processes and machinery in a timely manner
• Provides support in any or all product lines based upon need; including day-to-day support for the assigned product line production areas. Off-shift work may be required at times.
• Collaborates with team to develop BOM's, routings, fixturing / tooling, and cost estimates of new products as well as updates to existing products and processes.
• Supports implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and SPC into manufacturing areas.
• Promotes and Encourage understanding and use of the ISO 9001 based Quality Management System

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publications that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or board of directors.

Math Ability

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Strong computer skills required, including word processing, spread sheets, presentation, MRP and database software applications. May use analytical software and run statistical programs; may use CAD software applications.

Additional Skills Plus

Semiconductor industry, High vacuum, deposition of thin films or glass, metal finishing, assembly processes or optical light measurements experience

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a high-tech manufacturing business office environment with moderate noise levels. While in the manufacturing areas, various Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) devices & equipment such as safety gloves, hearing protection and safety glasses may be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently lifts and / or moves up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visual acuity, color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; and talk or hear.

Repetitive motion is expected in the course of performing duties.

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