WH159 Senior Production Engineer

Job description:

The Senior Production Engineer will formalize the Company’s production processes and procedures and strive for continuous productivity and quality improvements/enhancements. Job duties will include:

• Documenting current production procedures and create Company standards to improve the efficiency of the Production Department.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to the Company’s production processes.
• Collaborate with Quality Department to identify and implement ongoing quality improvements.
• Maintain knowledge and technical expertise of current production best practices tools and techniques and implement them in a reasonable and responsible manner.
• Develop and implement production processes for new products, product enhancements and product changes. Install related fixtures and tooling, as required.
• Develop and implement enhanced production testing of products
• Minimize overall production costs while maximizing productivity.
• Collect, analyze, summarize and present production and process data, information and trends to management.
• Create and maintain accurate and current documentation of tool drawings, design concepts and orders, in accordance with the Product Development and Quality Assurance functions.
• Source new equipment and material suppliers as required.
• Support  process  engineering  change  notice  (ECN)  and  related  Material  Review  Board  (MRB) activities, as required.
• Assist in the evaluation of returned materials/products.
• Review internal operational facility layouts for process improvement.
• Estimate staffing requirements, production times, and relative costs to provide data for operational decisions.
• Support the Quality System.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Production team.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Deep knowledge of manufacturing and production processes and concepts.
• Creative with the ability to use modern technology in the production process.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong presentation skills (written and oral).
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• The ability to perform a multi-task job and adjust priorities as appropriate.
• Possess excellent time management skills. Be able to take the initiative to meet deadlines and the ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision.
• Action and detail oriented, having a drive for success.
• Able to interpret and apply policies and procedures appropriately.
• The ability to work effectively in a team situation as well as independently.
• The ability to network and interact effectively with a broad range of associates spanning varied disciplines and responsibilities.
• Must have a strong passion for product and process excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Experience in the Electronics Industry (Cable Assembly methods and procedures) direct RF industry experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing engineering experience, with specific experience in RF and Microwave devices/components desirable.

Computer  Skills:  Microsoft  Excel,  Microsoft  Word,  Visio,  Microsoft  Access,  Microsoft  Project, AutoCAD, Label software and ERP Systems