Manufacturing Engineering - Support Specialist I

Purpose
As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, this is an intermediate-level position primarily responsible for Manufacturing Support activities.
Principal Responsibilities And Duties

• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and develops solutions for improving process efficiency, increasing in-process quality and waste reduction.
• Ensures compliance to ISO9001-2015 business practices as per tekmar’s Quality Management System.
• Contributes to the First Article Inspection (FAI) process to create product samples during new product development.
• Creates and maintains manufacturing documentation (directions, component layouts, BOMs, etc.) using revision controlled processes to release new products in a timely manner.
• Creates custom packaging labels to meet customer requirements.
• Updates existing production documentation based on Engineering Change Orders to support product life cycle requirements.
• Other duties as required
• Contributes to the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure production processes create the desired final product for successful on time product introduction.

Employee Core Competencies
We are committed to attracting and managing the best talent globally. We seek to attract and promote employees who demonstrate an ability and willingness to:

• Collaborate Across Workgroups
• Initiate Positive Change
• Drive for Results
• Deliver High Quality Work
• Provide Technical Expertise
• Communicate Effectively

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronics, or Computer Science is preferred.
• Engineering Technologist Diploma or a related Engineering Discipline/Education combined with demonstrable experience and knowledge.

Management
No direct reports.
Required Experience & Skills

• Strong communication, both written and oral, and the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Comfortable learning new/unfamiliar computer software tools.
• A minimum of 2-3 years relevant manufacturing experience in a production environment; current in applicable technologies.
• Proficiency with standard software such as Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a research environment using critical thinking skills and be decisive while working cooperatively with others.

Desired Experience & Skills

• Experience with ISO Quality Management System processes/requirements and documentation.
• New process and production equipment commissioning and validation.
• Experience with Engineering Computer Aided Design for 3D mechanical modelling, PCB design, e.g. Solid Works, AutoCAD, Altium.
• Understanding of PCB electronics design and manufacturing processes.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to manipulate equipment used in performance of tasks.
• Other demands include but not limited to oral, written, and presentation/communications skills.
• Alternates between sitting, standing, lifting of items and moving within the work area.
• Works in an office/laboratory environment
• Ability to move throughout the manufacturing and office areas.