Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Ringaskiddy Co. Cork.

The Job - Summary of Function

• Identify and drive improvements in the manufacture of high reliability electronic circuit cards and the mechanical system assembly of motion controllers.
• Provide and support Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve product quality, capability and cost reductions.
• New Equipment specification, justification and installation to schedule and budget.
• DFM input, working closely with in-house and corporate design groups.
• New Product Introduction creating, product costings, assembly processes and SOPs

The specific activities undertaken by the Manufacturing Engineer include:

• Support the production of Electronic circuit card assemblies, with SMT, PTH, Selective solder, Aqueous cleaning and Conformal Coating processes, ensuring equipment and processes are operating to specification.
• Support the Mechanical assembly of motion controllers with automated torque drivers and Laser marking, ensuring equipment and processes are operating to specification.
• Work closely with production and other departments to meet customer deliveries.
• Ensure all manufacturing assembly processes and procedures are designed to meet product quality, throughput, cost and EHS requirements.
• Identifying and improving assembly processes with the use of Lean tools
• Provide training on processes and equipment as required.
• Design and implement appropriate safe product handling solutions.
• Understand, Use and improve in house BMDL and assembly procedures.
• Assist other sites with product costings and assembly solutions as required.
• ECO review, approval and implementation.

General Requirements

• The role requires a level 8 degree qualification.
• Experience of electronics manufacturing.
• A practical, constructive and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Experiences in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative and or within a team to expedite completion of project tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to apply and implement concepts of Lean Manufacturing.

In addition:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication