Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Tooling/Fixture

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design manufacturing processes and implement operational readiness programs for Alert’s new product development process from planning through product launch. This position will perform the critical role of influencing new product design to ensure that it is optimized for manufacturing cost and quality in addition to meeting all specified requirements. This position will also support sustaining engineering projects including introduction and optimization through the supply chain.   

Due to the fast-paced nature of the organization, the right candidate will possess the ability to work on many projects simultaneously, design and execute tests, learn from tests and mistakes, implement learnings and process change as appropriate, and adapt easily to changes. This position requires a motivated and enthusiastic individual who cares deeply about their own and their team’s work and can execute responsibilities with little supervision. 

Our work is challenging, fun, and rewarding. We seek to hire people who want work to be meaningful and strive for excellence in a team-oriented culture. 

 WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON: 

• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results. 
• Performs DFx analysis of components and assemblies to achieve high-quality robust products repeatedly to meet cost targets. 
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement on product/process for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency improvement. 
• Presents process concept proposals and implement approved processes on schedule and within budget. 
• Monitors and assures assigned processes are and continue to be compliant with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Audit both administrative and engineering controls. Communicate findings, take corrective action, and design/implement engineered solutions when appropriate to maintain effective compliance. 
• Develops and documents manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. 
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. 
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes. 
• Identifies assembly tooling and fixtures to support product manufacturing. 
• Work closely with engineering and product development teams to structure Bills of Materials, Drawings, and Work Instructions to support outsourcing and product transfer. 
• Provides technical product knowledge in support of package development and testing. 
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

• 3-5 years relevant experience in a similar role and level of responsibility. 
• Excellent project management skills, including ability to develop and manage a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines, and control several projects at various stages of work. 
• Demonstrated Tooling/Fixturing Design experience from Concept thru to Qualified Product Implementation. 
• Ability to Read and Interpret Drawing Utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to design tooling to meet the technical requirements. 
• Understanding ASME Y14.43 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Principles for Gages and Fixtures. 
• Experience designing Check Gages for Machined, Sheet Metal, Cast, And Molded Components. 
• Experience designing Assembly Aid fixtures and Inspection Gauges, 
• Demonstration of complete documented designs thru PLM systems (Agile, Propel, etc.)
• Experience Setting up, Performing and Analyzing Gage R&R Studies. 
• Experience documenting Fixture/Tooling Theory of Operations and Maintenance plans. 
• Ability to work with Packaging Supplier to create protective packaging for Tools and Fixtures. 
• Understanding of Tool Makers Gage Tolerances. 
• Creo Cad experience.
• Willing to travel 25% or more as needed (nationally & global) to visit Installation sites to prove out Tooling/Fixturing when needed. 

 NICE TO HAVE: 

• Product Design Experience with the ability to quickly understand design Intents. 
• BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent. 
• Experience creating PMEA’s for Tooling / Fixturing operations. 
• Experience creating Work Instructions for assembly of complex fixturing. 
• Experience with Mechanical Measurement Techniques.