Manufacturing Engineer

Company Description

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion.

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for manufacturing engineering activities, corrective and preventative actions related to manufacturing non-conformances / issues, documentation, cost reduction, interface with engineering, quality, product management and, service, and training of manufacturing personnel. Supports LEAN culture focusing on standardization, quality, improved performance and increased throughput.

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Evaluates, improves manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, mechanical and electrical principals to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues as they occur.
• Implement, maintain, and improve current manufacturing processes, including equipment, documentation, training, gages and tooling/fixtures, to optimize quality, productivity and cost performance
• Participate in design review meetings, collaborating with production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, technology and programs to ensure manufacturability and scalability of EOL and new design efforts.
• Implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing process problems through testing, evaluation, and analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability process, prepares process FMEAs, root cause analyses, plans facility, equipment, and resource changes and initial product builds, and ensure that Manufacturing deliverables to Development Project Plans are completed and on time
• Plan, specify, select, validate and implement new equipment, processes and facilities in manufacturing
• Engage with the appropriate personnel in the identification and resolution of Corrective/Preventative actions to address Safety, Quality, Technical, and Manufacturing issues
• Refine, Develop & Implement current and future SOP work instructions, routings, BOM, test procedures and master process documents
• Other duties assigned.                            

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent field)

Experience: 3 years of experience; direct manufacturing experience and Six Sigma Lean Certification preferred

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• AutoCAD experience
• Proficient with MS Work, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Hands on experience with electro-mechanical troubleshooting to include sub- assembly level and/or electronic instruments and systems to a component level on printed circuit board assemblies a plus
• Chemical manufacturing experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and process or procedure writing
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct root cause analysis
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
• Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources.          

Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extend periods; a minimum of 2 hours.