What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustaining Product Engineer - Electrical position at Watchfire?
General Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Quality teams the established manufacturing capabilities, efficient production methods, quality risks, and cost impacts that will result in the modification or improvements to product designs.
- Coordinate with Purchasing personnel to support the effective introduction product changes as it relates to vendors, subcontractors, and inventory management.
- Maintain the accuracy of active product designs within a standardized database to ensure they are of current revision. This will include regular communication with engineers, production employees, and quality control.
- Achieve cost savings goals by reducing component costs, improving efficiency of manufacture, implementing error proofing measures, creating detailed schematics, etc.
- Advise all affected departments regarding the broad impact of product changes (e.g., DCN, ECO, ECR).
- Manage projects individually and by leading a team as necessary. Includes conducting meetings and coordinating with other employees, suppliers, and outside contractors.
- Communicate with and develop vendors on technical subjects to supply products that meet required specifications and quality standards.
- Contact suppliers and OEMs, request quotes, and serve as liaison to outside service personnel as needed.
- Assist others as needed on complex electronic design issues.
- Assist Manufacturing Engineering as needed on shop floor automation improvements involving machine integration or material handling.
- Regularly attend training on subjects important to Watchfire and stay informed of industry practices and standards.
- Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, & crouch in and around tightly configured equipment. Occasionally lift and carry 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75 pounds.
- Minimum 5 years of similar work experience with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
- Proficient written, visual, and verbal skills. Experience in presenting information in small group situations. Excellent reasoning skills related to cause and effect.
- Strong experience with computers, internet, smart phone/tablet, AutoCAD software (Inventor, Vault) and Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with printed circuit board assembly manufacturing, machine wiring/controls/circuitry/, automotive/aerospace wiring, UL procedures, and/or LED product manufacturing.
- Spanish language proficiency is advantageous.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Paid Life/ADD
- Voluntary Life/ADD
- Dependent Life/ADD
- 401k with Employer Match
- Vacation
- Personal Time
