Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Our Company: C/A Design is part of the Heico Companies, and in the aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, C/A Design manufactures and sells thermal management products that remove excess heat generated by electronic components.

Our Mission: Our businesses have made an all-encompassing commitment across all levels of the organization to never sacrifice safety. Deliver industry-leading quality, and on-time delivery while providing an exceptional customer experience. Position ourselves as a leader in the industry through technological advancements and supply chain excellence. Promote a culture of success and excellence through collaboration, accountability, transformative, and shared belief in our vision.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Additionally, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer maximizes product efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. This is a high visibility role with exposure to multiple layers of the organization and is key component to the growth strategy planned for C/A Design.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strive towards a culture of proactive safety.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Works with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Liaise with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Conducts Value Stream Analysis, manufacturing process flow redesigns, time and motion studies as part of the planning process.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and capture potential efficiencies.
• Leads plant management and employees in conceptualizing, planning and implementing, and sustaining continuous improvements by utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering required with 7+ years of work experience in a manufacturing facility in an engineering type role.
• Lean certification and/or demonstrated lean/6sigma project driven experience preferred.
• Proven ability to see facility projects through to completion; on time and within budget.
• Able to effectively carry out a vision, plan and coordinate the activities of the Manufacturing Production Systems group with Production, Materials, Quality, and Engineering functions.
• Advanced AutoCad/Solidworks experience.
• Technically proficient in applicable programs relative to process improvement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee will use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit and use a computer keyboard with a mouse for long periods of time. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office, Plant, and Warehouse.

Work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job in the Plant, Warehouse, or External Provider’s facilities, the employee is exposed to noise. The noise level is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required in designated areas.  The employee must wear safety glasses and steel toes when in the plant.