Senior Manufacturing Onsite Support Engineer

As a team lead, team support, or individual contributor, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will 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. In addition, 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.  

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON: 

• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Perform DFx analysis of components and assemblies to achieve high quality robust products repeatably to meet cost targets.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement on product and 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.
• Identify 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.
• Provide 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.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: 

• 7-10 years relevant experience in a similar role and level of responsibility 
• Must have 5+ years of experience in working in a complex, high tech electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel to deployment sites as needed up to 25% time.
• Experience with Robotics and/or Automation is required.
• Ability to problem-solve complex issues in an effective and efficient manner.
• Understand product development process and work within a formal stage/gate development process.
• Excellent project management skills, including ability to develop and manage a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines, and control a number of projects at various stages of work.
• Experienced with the assembly and test of motion control devices, automated systems, or mobile robots.
• Strong Electro-Mechanical aptitude with extensive manufacturing experience.
• Resolve emergent engineering related production barriers. Provide technical assistance through the supply chain as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Proficient use CAD systems such as Solidworks or CREO
• Experience developing PFMEAs and control plans to identify, mitigate and manage production-based risks.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques including Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
• In depth understanding of manufacturing methods & procedures
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent