Manufacturing Engineer - Automated Assembly
Core
Optimizing and sustaining high-throughput automated assembly processes to maximize equipment efficiency, yield, and product quality.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Automated Assembly)
Builds
Automated assembly lines for market-leading brands in electronics, medical devices, automotive, and consumer products
Domain
Manufacturing / Automation / High-volume production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, root cause analysis, process controls (SPC, poka-yoke), line balancing, capacity analysis, troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems, CAD tools, reading schematics and drawings
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Green Belt, experience with medical devices, electronics, or automotive
Technologies
Vision systems (Cognex), robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, servo motion control, MES
Responsibilities
Optimize cycle time, throughput, and OEE; Perform line balancing and time studies; Develop preventive maintenance strategies; Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues; Implement process controls and error-proofing; Lead root cause analysis for defects; Support validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and control plans; Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives; Lead Kaizen events and cost-reduction projects; Develop process documentation and training materials; Analyze production data to identify trends; Monitor KPIs (yield, uptime, scrap rates); Implement digital manufacturing tools; Interface with suppliers and equipment integrators
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC