Manufacturing Engineer

About the Company

Valley Mountain Staffing is thrilled to collaborate with an innovative leader in durable technology solutions to recruit a Manufacturing Design Engineer for their engineering team. Our client, located in the Greater Phoenix Area, specializes in creating robust products that are designed for challenging conditions, serving a range of dedicated professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.

About the Role

Essential Functions Lead the development of robust, repeatable processes and controls for existing and new manufacturing processes which are scalable and efficient. Independently design and build complex manufacturing processes, equipment, tools and systems. Troubleshoot product and manufacturing defects to determine root cause of failures. Participate in Continuous Improvement programs; identify and drive opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, process improvements, etc Liaison with vendors to ensure custom parts meet our specifications. Create and maintain accurate process documentation such as assembly instructions, drawings, databases, Engineering Change Orders, etc. Teach and train assembly technicians and quality control personnel on methods, tooling, and procedures for product assembly or fabrication. Understand and be responsible for following established project budgets and schedules. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across manufacturing teams. Understand and support our corporate values - Pragmatism, Integrity, Ingenuity and Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of robust, repeatable processes and controls for existing and new manufacturing processes which are scalable and efficient.
• Independently design and build complex manufacturing processes, equipment, tools and systems.
• Troubleshoot product and manufacturing defects to determine root cause of failures.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement programs; identify and drive opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, process improvements, etc.
• Liaison with vendors to ensure custom parts meet our specifications.
• Create and maintain accurate process documentation such as assembly instructions, drawings, databases, Engineering Change Orders, etc.
• Teach and train assembly technicians and quality control personnel on methods, tooling, and procedures for product assembly or fabrication.
• Understand and be responsible for following established project budgets and schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across manufacturing teams.
• Understand and support our corporate values - Pragmatism, Integrity, Ingenuity and Collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• 5 years of consumer, medical or military product manufacturing experience in a low-medium volume production setting.
• Knowledge of a range of manufacturing processes such as; injection molding, low pressure overmolding, soldering, cable harness assembly, PCBA assembly and programming, CNC lathe machining, die casting, die cutting, electrical testing, leak testing.
• Possess a solid background in the design of mechanical components and systems using CAD (CREO preferred), including revision control.
• A strong understanding of fundamental mechanical and design principles.
• A demonstrated history of accountability and performance delivery to meet or exceed objectives.
• Able to use qualitative and quantitative data to drive engineering and manufacturing decisions.
• Impeccable attention to detail, with the ability to work creatively around difficult business, technical and resource constraints.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects, execute technical deliverables on time and on task, and prioritize different tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Pay range and compensation package

$110-$140K DOE - Excellent Insurance Coverage

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.