What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer position at Edwards Vacuum LLC?
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At Edwards, our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations. Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Buffalo, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we build our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park in Alabama, NY! This role offers a unique hybrid opportunity, blending remote work flexibility with on-site presence during the facility's construction phase.
Salary Range: $70,000 - 110,000
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing new processes and capabilities in-house or externally to reduce the product cost of the assembly operation.
Essential Functions:
- Work closely with engineers and equipment vendors based in Korea to understand current processes at existing pump facilities
- Implement processes into new plant in Genesee, NY including qualification, installation, and validation of new equipment and associated documentation.
- Assist with the specification, location, acquisition, and installation of new equipment into the facility.
- Provide manufacturing engineering support to the operational team where needed.
- Implement changes to data systems and maintain data system integrity; charges include, but are not limited to change orders, non-conformance tracking, system routings
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in support of departmental, site and corporate objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost Performance
- Performs time studies for the assembly processes to create the correct routings and to optimize the balancing of the assembly process.
- Accounts for the definition, setup, preparation and optimization of Job orders and manufacturing tooling.
- Interface with colleagues, customers, vendors and others to understand requirements, assess feasibility of new/existing products, and improve production techniques
- Creates and maintains of SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), technical specifications for manufacturing equipment, test specs.
- Document designs with drawings, specification and materials list
- Performs active training process, procedures, documentation, and traceability to create and sustain the workforce competences within the allocated manufacturing cells.
- Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance; works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
- Respectfully takes direction from [supervisor/ manager] and other duties as assigned.
- This position will initially report to the Project Manager in Genesee, NY but will transition to report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager as the site staff is implemented
Education level
- Bachelor degree in engineering, mechanical or manufacturing preferred. Industry experience would be considered in the absence of a degree.
Relevant Previous experience
- Minimum 5 year experience in manufacturing, machining, assembly or operations environment.
Knowledge areas/Skills
- Experience/knowledge of Kaizen, 6S, Lean Manufacturing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
- Advanced Excel, Word, Autocad, Project, Solidworks
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP benneficial).
Other requirements
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills; Korean language skills a benefit.
- Experience in project management and leading improvement projects
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- This position will require approximately 25% travel initially including internationally. This will be reduced to less than 10% after the transfer of the equipment/processes is complete. A valid passport is required for this position.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits Summary:
Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance
Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.
Edwards Vacuum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment related decisions because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected class.
Salary : $70,000 - $110,000
