Industrial Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Ametek, Inc.
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Ametek, Inc.Zygo's World-class Instruments are a combination of Mechanical, Electrical and Optical Components. We are seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Engineer who will analyze and optimize capacity and processes required to support existing and new product introductions to increase productivity, capacity and quality standards. Primary main duties include assembly routing optimization, work center upkeep, capacity modeling, throughput analysis and product flow improvement. The job requires reviewing current production schedules and processes to find potential improvements, designing the layouts of the facilities, and estimating production costs. This position will also require working with production staff to provide manufacturing engineering support with respect to product, process & documentation.Essential Functions (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)1.------ Focus on production improvements via routing optimization, identification of bottlenecks and engagement of Engineering resources to resolve production issues2.------ Utilize tools and methods, to optimize or create processes and capacity plans to support existing and new product introductions3.------ Performs short and long term rough and finite capacity analysis to estimate labor and capital.4.------ Generates current and future state process models to eliminate waste and increase throughput5.------ Drive design and process improvements based on production flow analysis & help improve production rates, efficiencies, yields and costs6.------ Evaluate current manufacturing practices and identify those needing improvement or additional resources in machines, labor, and methodology.7.------ Creates and maintains new routings, work centers, machine centers, to accurately create and maintain standard costs8.------ Supports over and under job and WIP variance issues to reconcile routings and resource profiles9.------ Reduce product costs by improved efficiency and optimization of each production process10. Identify & implement procedures or tools to improve productivity11. Review production schedules and coordinate services to maximize productivity12. Participate in and/or lead Continuous Improvement Projects13. Communicate with Engineering while new projects are in the design phase and identify facilities & work cell requirements for the new product's assembly & test14. Implement process controls based on risk assessment to either mitigate risk or to ensure the point of generation detection of quality defects/concerns.15. Evaluate and improve upon existing monitoring and measuring capability for manufacturing processes in a manner that is both practical and statistically effective.16. Support continuous improvement activity within the facility. Launch multi-disciplinary Kaizen events as needed to enhance productivity and/or quality performance within the facility.17. Evaluate and improve upon existing optics handling practices to mitigate the associated risk inherent to handling in our manufacturing processes.Required Competencies1.------ Experience in managing and analyzing processes and flow in a high mix, low volume, fast-paced production environment.2.------ Experience managing routings & work centers in production lines3.------ Preferred experience in mechanical, optical & opto-mechanical assembly process development4.------ Working knowledge of best-in-class assembly practices5.------ Working knowledge of component & assembly test methodologies6.------ Ability to conduct root cause & corrective action analysis for process control and variation7.------ Ability to read blueprints8.------ Working knowledge of Six Sigma DMAIC process9.------ Ability to write detailed assembly and test procedures using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)10. Excellent verbal & written skills11. Excellent and timely communication and collaboration skills12. Some conceptual understanding of the principle and operations of ERP/MRP systems - NAV a plusSupervisory Responsibility (Indicate "None" if position does not have supervisory responsibility)NonePosition Type/Expected Hours of Work--This is a full-time position.-- Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours depend upon shift assignment.-- Occasional overtime may be required as job duties demand.Travel (Indicate "None" if position does not require travel)--Domestic Travel Required up to 10%. International may be requiredRequired Education and Experience (Indicate education based on job-related requirements consistent with business necessity)--
------------------- 4 Year Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Materials or Optical Engineering (Required)
------------------- 1 to 3 years' experience in manufacturing high mix, electro-mechanical environmentPreferred Education and Experience (Indicate education based on job-related requirements consistent with business necessity)--
------------------- 4 Year Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Materials or Optical Engineering (Required)
------------------- Strong working knowledge of flow, Kanban, move, queue, efficiency, utilization, setup, SMED.
------------------- Experience with Microsoft NAV Advance Manufacturing is a critical plus and differentiator
------------------- Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification is a plusAdditional Eligibility Qualifications (Indicate qualifications based on job-related requirements and consistent with business necessity)--Must be a self-starter; open minded, team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Position requires the ability to work in cross functional groups to problem solve and continuously improve the processes. Must be a strong negotiator and have excellent interpersonal skills. Working experience in a Lean Industrial environment is preferredCitizenship or Visa Requirements--Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, 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 must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentWork environment characteristics described here are representative of those that would be encountered by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally not exposed to weather conditions, and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Summary/ObjectivesZygo's World-class Instruments are a combination of Mechanical, Electrical and Optical Components. We are seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Engineer who will analyze and optimize capacity and processes required to support existing and new product introductions to increase productivity, capacity and quality standards. Primary main duties include assembly routing optimization, work center upkeep, capacity modeling, throughput analysis and product flow improvement. The job requires reviewing current production schedules and processes to find potential improvements, designing the layouts of the facilities, and estimating production costs. This position will also require working with production staff to provide manufacturing engineering support with respect to product, process & documentation.Essential Functions (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Focus on production improvements via routing optimization, identification of bottlenecks and engagement of Engineering resources to resolve production issues
• Utilize tools and methods, to optimize or create processes and capacity plans to support existing and new product introductions
• Performs short and long term rough and finite capacity analysis to estimate labor and capital.
• Generates current and future state process models to eliminate waste and increase throughput
• Drive design and process improvements based on production flow analysis & help improve production rates, efficiencies, yields and costs
• Evaluate current manufacturing practices and identify those needing improvement or additional resources in machines, labor, and methodology.
• Creates and maintains new routings, work centers, machine centers, to accurately create and maintain standard costs
• Supports over and under job and WIP variance issues to reconcile routings and resource profiles
• Reduce product costs by improved efficiency and optimization of each production process
• Identify & implement procedures or tools to improve productivity
• Review production schedules and coordinate services to maximize productivity
• Participate in and/or lead Continuous Improvement Projects
• Communicate with Engineering while new projects are in the design phase and identify facilities & work cell requirements for the new product's assembly & test
• Implement process controls based on risk assessment to either mitigate risk or to ensure the point of generation detection of quality defects/concerns.
• Evaluate and improve upon existing monitoring and measuring capability for manufacturing processes in a manner that is both practical and statistically effective.
• Support continuous improvement activity within the facility. Launch multi-disciplinary Kaizen events as needed to enhance productivity and/or quality performance within the facility.
• Evaluate and improve upon existing optics handling practices to mitigate the associated risk inherent to handling in our manufacturing processes. Required Competencies
• Experience in managing and analyzing processes and flow in a high mix, low volume, fast-paced production environment.
• Experience managing routings & work centers in production lines
• Preferred experience in mechanical, optical & opto-mechanical assembly process development
• Working knowledge of best-in-class assembly practices
• Working knowledge of component & assembly test methodologies
• Ability to conduct root cause & corrective action analysis for process control and variation
• Ability to read blueprints
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma DMAIC process
• Ability to write detailed assembly and test procedures using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal & written skills
• Excellent and timely communication and collaboration skills
• Some conceptual understanding of the principle and operations of ERP/MRP systems - NAV a plus Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position.-- Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours depend upon shift assignment.-- Occasional overtime may be required as job duties demand.Required Education and Experience (Indicate education based on job-related requirements consistent with business necessity)

• 4 Year Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Materials or Optical Engineering (Required)
  • 1 to 3 years' experience in manufacturing high mix, electro-mechanical environment Preferred Education and Experience (Indicate education based on job-related requirements consistent with business necessity)
    • 4 Year Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Materials or Optical Engineering (Required)
      • Strong working knowledge of flow, Kanban, move, queue, efficiency, utilization, setup, SMED.
      • Experience with Microsoft NAV Advance Manufacturing is a critical plus and differentiator
      • Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification is a plus Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Indicate qualifications based on job-related requirements and consistent with business necessity)Must be a self-starter; open minded, team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Position requires the ability to work in cross functional groups to problem solve and continuously improve the processes. Must be a strong negotiator and have excellent interpersonal skills. Working experience in a Lean Industrial environment is preferredCitizenship or Visa RequirementsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, 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 must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentWork environment characteristics described here are representative of those that would be encountered by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally not exposed to weather conditions, and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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