Job Description

** RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• The Manufacturing Engineer will support existing product lines, addressing and resolving day-to-day issues to maintain steady production. Debug test fixtures (software and hardware), evaluate failures, resolve uncertainties.
• Build effective relationships with production team. Conduct operator training, solicit operator feedback during process development and for process improvements.
• Gather, understand, and act on large amounts of production data. Develop thorough understanding of Seek infrared camera cores and how Seek calibration systems work. Use production data to drive insights.
• Evaluate existing and new processes, systems, and equipment by performing analysis, modeling, and technical trade-off studies to achieve continuous improvement in manufacturing process and test.
• Guide new products throughout the Product Development and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, serving as the voice of the manufacturing customer and driving to optimized DFx.
• Set up new production lines, developing and executing on the following: assembly process, production line layout, assembly tools / fixtures, test equipment / systems, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Create labor cost estimates and tooling budgets for project planning. Track during project execution.
• Research and develop new analyses, tests, and assembly technologies for use in existing and new products.
• Resolve issues with non-conforming material through evaluation and investigation, then propose appropriate dispositions.
• Some business travel may be required.

** REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:**

• The Manufacturing Engineer will require exposure to the NPI Process, including DFx, FMEA, IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Understanding and experience with implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques, TPS or similar.
• Manufacturing Engineering Documentation: Work Instructions, Line Layouts, Process Maps, PFMEAs, Control Plans.
• Experience with SolidWorks and 3D CAD for tools and fixtures.
• Generate and analyze test data and reports to improve the current manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office package and Visio.
• Bias towards action, taking responsibility and maintaining organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication and presentation in written and verbal formats.
• Project Management experience in a Manufacturing Engineering capacity.
• Basic knowledge of optics and electromechanical assemblies.

** DESIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:**

• Knowledge of .SQL, Data Analysis, and Data Visualization, with SPC / MSA experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of FMEA and Six Sigma based design.
• Automation experience strongly desirable.
• Analysis of test process and fixture costs.
• Experience in system integration of software and hardware systems.
• Exposure to MES, PLM, ERP and SolidWorks software packages.
• PCBA test experience is strongly desired, with wafer test experience a plus.
• Functional and in-circuit test fixture design is strongly desired.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, MS a plus.

3+ years of work experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering.

Additional Information

This position is based in our Santa Barbara Corporate Offices and is not a remote position

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident