Manufacturing Engineer Optovue

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining methods, operation sequence and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. Interfaces with Engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Also interfaces with the Production Floor, Quality Assurance, Service, Purchasing, Planning and Cost Accounting on a regular basis. Estimates manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. As required, maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations. Interfaces with suppliers and customers to resolve technical issues. In addition:

Responsibilities:

Composes Engineering Change Orders to document all changes to production processes, tools or parts as required
Trains production personnel and evaluates their performance in following procedures and creates clear instructions for production tasks
Develops and implements production line layouts and techniques to increase productivity, reduce inventory and improve product quality
Identifies, analyzes and resolves production line problems
Determines tool, fixture and equipment needs for in-process use, sourcing or designing as required to improve the manufacturing process or product yields
Resolves issues with suppliers to ensure timely availability of quality parts
Assists quality and purchasing in supplier audits
Deep knowledge of Build of Material (BOM), Manufacturing Processing Instructions (MPI), Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) and New Product Introduction (NPI) and follow-up to these and other standard processes
Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Operations with minimal supervision

Requirements:

Requires a BS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent (CS, EE, IE, ME)
A minimum of 5+ years experience as a manufacturing engineer
Strong experience in designing production processes and test processes for instruments

Location:	41752 Christy Street Fremont, CA 94538 United States