
Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer
- Rochester, NY
- $71,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to identify and implement process improvements and projects to reduce costs, minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Establish root cause and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods and tools.
- Manage product & process change through participation in change control boards.
- Support production validation builds on new/modified processes.
- Interface with supplier and subcontractor representatives.
- Define and implement production system standards, including staffing models, and provide training to Engineers and Technicians.
- Monitor and analyze process data, identify trends and make recommendations for process improvements for new or existing product lines.
- Ability to Obtain a US Security Clearance.
- Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
- Highly motivated and driven self-starter who's able to operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of manufacturing systems, production processes, technical standards, and assembly equipment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience with MS Office products like Word and Excel.
- Electro-Mechanical Assembly process experience including fixture design, robotics/automation, and mechanical process equipment.
- Lean Six Sigma training, preferably Yellow or Green Belt certification.
- Experience with process improvement tools and methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S and PFMEA.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of process simulation software is a plus.