Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Ref1602V)

Company Description

KMC Systems, an Elbit Systems of America company, offers an ecosystem of engineering and innovation to develop the most advanced clinical and operational solutions for leading medical device customers across a diverse range of market segments. KMC was established in Merrimack, NH, in 1980, conveying almost half a century of innovation, R&D of next generation devices, and the agility to evolve to meet changing market dynamics. This has kept KMC at the forefront of technological advancements and as the premier choice for leading global medical device and healthcare companies. KMC is a full-suite provider with services in: Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Product Ideation, Product Lifecycle Management, and Sustaining Engineering.

We are looking for extraordinary people to join #OneTeamOneMission to create and deliver innovative solutions that protect and save lives
 

Job Description

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer works on behalf of Elbit Systems of America Operations to provide direction to Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Operational Excellence, and production organizations. The Manufacturing Engineer supports diverse technologies in the manufacturing of high quality analytical and medical instruments at competitive cost. He/she will coordinate, plan, review and improve manufacturing processes of existing and New Product Introductions ensuring production capacity, efficiency, and quality. The Manufacturing Engineer must effectively build cooperative relationships with Design, Quality, Configuration Management, Supply based engineering as well as other internal and external groups. He/she must also demonstrate attention to detail, Lean Principles, process capability, strong analytical skills, and excellent verbal / written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Review, evaluate and develop manufacturing processes with man, machine, material, and methods considered. Determining optimal sequence of operations to reduce time cycles, simplify tasks and reduce total costs.
2. Improve manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, equipment, and floor layout.
3. Prepare and support accurate parts lists, bills of materials, assembly trees, and out sourcing opportunities.
4. Develop, evaluate and specify tools, fixtures, equipment and jigs for the manufacture of systems, assemblies, components, etc. assuring optimum operations for production areas. Recommend and initiate modifications to optimize production conditions.
5. Identify and recommends test processes, procedures and equipment, coordinating with Systems and Quality Engineering departments.
6. Interface and contribute in coordinating efforts with other engineering departments and vendors to assure efficient, cost effective production operations.
7. Develop, evaluate, and review instructions, specifications and methods to support the product life cycle transitions from development into production.
8. Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
9. Provide manufacturing decision-making information to support capacity planning for labor, production schedules, and estimating future requirements.
10. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
11. Assure product and process quality by designing test methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
12. Assist design and development projects by training and guiding manufacturing personnel.

Competencies:

• Product and Process Design & Development
• Process Documentation and Work Instructions
• Engineering drawing (GD&T) ANSI Y14.5, models, prints,
• Production tooling and equipment selection, development and qualification
• Design for (Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Maintenance, etc.)
• Process Planning & Development (capacity planning floor layout, material flows, capabilities Cp, Cpk)
• Human Factors, Ergonomics and Safety
• Enterprise-wide Systems Integration (PLM, MRP, MES, ERP, etc.)
• Quality Systems, Standards, and Methodology
• Continuous Improvement: Lean principals, 5S plus 1, P/FMEA, Visual Factory
• Supplier capabilities and evaluation
• Problem Analysis & Solving
• Root Cause Failures Analyze

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar discipline and 6‑8 years related experience to be proficient in the above areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Competent in a majority of the above competencies
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and analytical s