AMETEK · 21 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Goleta, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expAMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing and sustaining engineering efforts for production programs. This role involves optimizing manufacturing processes, supporting product transfers to production, and driving continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and safety.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Evaluates and optimizes manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product, manufacturing, assembly, and tooling; conferring with equipment vendors, suppliers, and machine shops; and soliciting feedback from operators, technicians, and engineering
Creates and maintains assembly work instructions, assembly drawings, BOMs, and test procedures for production programs
Supports assembly and testing of product, as well as test procedure and test report documentation. Provides direction and guidance to technicians as needed
Supports the transfer of new products from engineering to production
Troubleshoots issues and non-conformances with product, material, or equipment on the production floor as well as with suppliers and customers
Leads root cause analyses, fishbone studies, and corrective action documentation, communication, and implementation
Research and develop standards and equipment needed to support testing and manufacturing
Develops automated test capabilities to support product design verification and long-term testing
Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing product yield, planning workflow, while also optimizing cost, labor, and material
Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. Monitors and updates Earned Standard Hours based on actual performance
Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintain and enhance knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Identifies and leads cost-savings, quality improvement, or efficiency improvement projects moving them from concept to implementation. Design new Lean Manufacturing concepts or evaluate, improve, and implement existing concepts and best-in-class manufacturing techniques. Drives cost reduction projects and coordinates capital spending
Incorporate engineering specifications into design, process, or techniques and provide feedback to capture lessons learned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering; masters preferred
10 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering (or equivalent) minimum
Strong ability to read, interpret, and create technical documents (fluid schematics, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, work instructions, test procedures, safety procedures)
Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes (machining, molding, welding, additive manufacturing, etc)
Hands-on experience with electromechanical and fluid flow equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, HVAC, AC/BLDC motors, BLDC motor controllers) is highly desirable
Experience with an aerospace production and test environment (temp, altitude, vibe, shock, EMI, etc.) is highly desirable
Experience with Solidworks CAD is highly desirable
Experience with DAQs, Oscilloscopes, Dynamometers, Hi-Pot testers, etc., is a plus
Experience with soldering and PCB design and layout is a plus
Experience with vibration shaker tables and thermal chambers is a plus
Quality training and experience in SPC, Kanban, Kaizen, ISO-9000, Lean, Six-Sigma is a plus
Highly motivated, accountable, able to work independently with minimal direction
Strong and effective communication with employees, suppliers and customers
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, strong ability to adapt and learn new software applications
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles – Identifying and eliminating waste from business processes, bringing improvements in quality, cost and delivery
Position is subject to ITAR restrictions
Benefits
Competitive compensation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) plans.
Generous paid time off per year
Company
AMETEK
AMETEK is a manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Chief Executive Officer
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SVP & Corporate Comptroller
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