Manufacturing Process Engineer I - Rome, NY

JOB SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Process Engineer I is responsible for developing, implementing and supporting optimized manufacturing processes. This includes performing data and material analysis required to improve efficiency, product flow and determine root cause or provide other process insight. Assignments are generally less complex and are limited in scope and risk.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):

• Apply fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures to assigned projects

• Develop and implement optimized, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer, product or process specifications, quality requirements and standards while following a structured, in-house developmental process

• Follow disciplined product/process development and change control methods

• Develop manufacturing processes by understanding product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment vendors

• Provide hands-on technical support and training for manufacturing processes and personnel

• Review/approve requirements conveyed on customer prints and specifications to ensure clarity, comprehensiveness, and manufacturability. Accurately convey all customer-specific requirements on applicable manufacturing documentation to ensure that Production and Quality teams have visibility of the requirements 

• Improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost-reductions, quality improvements and process efficiency into the factory

• Author complete and comprehensive documentation including, but not limited to, engineering design documents and drawings, operating procedures and work instructions according to established quality management standards

• Evaluate and analyze process data in order to drive efficiency into the process or determine root cause and corrective actions

• Apply Statistical Process Control and Lean Manufacturing principles

• Provide input to project cost estimates, timelines and milestones

• Keep team members and leaders updated on project status, issues and risk mitigation items

• Function as an effective team member through collaboration, conflict resolution, encouragement, respectful interactions with co-workers, active listening, etc.

• Work independently on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field OR 

• Associate degree in a technical field AND a professional certificate in an engineering, science, or technical discipline 

• Hands-on mechanical knowledge and experience 

• Communicates in a clear, organized, and professional manner in both written and oral form 

• Electrical and/or software development knowledge is a plus 

• Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities