Manufacturing Engineer

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**Title:** **Manufacturing Engineer** ===================================== **Career at Bourns:** If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns. Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high\-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations. As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R\&D facilities. Our customers and partners rely on Bourns to meet strict design requirements and satisfy international standards in a broad range of industries and applications. We achieve this stature because Bourns employees excel in the development of new products and continuous improvement processes that keep the company a global leader in delivering outstanding service. **Job Description:** **Position Title:** **Manufacturing Engineer (DP\-067\-IV)** **Department(s): Engineering** **I. POSITION DESCRIPTION:** ================================== Responsible for activities necessary to improve and resolve issues in assigned production areas. **II. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:** ======================================== * Perform mechanical failure analysis and electrical testing. * Provide solutions and support for production issues. * Analyze and propose product improvements. * Analyze trends and determine root causes of problems generating scrap in the assigned area. * Develop improvement plans to reduce scrap in the assigned area. * Suggest product design changes. * Conduct process capability studies, time studies, and line balancing. * Knowledge of statistical analysis. * Cost reduction based on projects. * Generate documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, Work Instructions, ECO, BOM, PRS, MEWR’s, Flow Chart, SAP, Layout generation). * Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), molded parts processes, and stamped/machined parts processes. * Plan and coordinate continuous improvement projects for production systems. * Design new equipment and tooling. * Interpret technical drawings and blueprints. * Design Poka Yoke fixtures. * Line balancing. * Apply Lean Manufacturing and 5S culture daily. **III. POSITION AUTHORITY:** ================================== * Halt any production or administrative process that may endanger personnel, products, or company assets, including equipment and facilities. * Halt any production process suspected of, or confirmed to be, producing non\-conforming products relative to our quality standards. * Halt production of any product(s) causing quality issues. * Halt any activity, substance, product, or process when direct environmental impact is detected or when compliance requirements are violated. **IV. RESOURCES / TOOLS / EQUIPMENT / SOFTWARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM RESPONSIBILITIES:** =============================================================================================================== As required by duties: computer, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office suite, measurement interpretation, Minitab, and digital multimeter. This position requires use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per safety data sheets and depending on the work area. **V. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:** ====================================== * Ethics (Internal Work Regulations). * Quality methodology (Quality Procedures). * Problem solving (8D \-5 WHY’S). * Customer orientation (Customer requirements). * Communication (Effective communication). * Analytical thinking (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma \- Shainin). **VI. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED** ============================================= **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field. **Work Experience:** Minimum of 2 years’ experience in this role. **VII. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE** ===================================== Knowledge of assembly processes, line balancing, time and motion studies. Knowledge and application of Six Sigma methodology. Written and spoken English proficiency. Depending on assigned duties, knowledge of IATF\-16949, ISO 14001, and AS9100 Aerospace standards is required. Knowledge of applicable procedures, manuals, and instructions for this position. **VIII. SAFETY, HYGIENE, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** ========================================================================== Knowledge of identification of environmental aspects and impacts, compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety legislation, and familiarity with the company’s safety, health, and environmental policy. **IX. OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS (DESIRABLE BUT NOT MANDATORY)** ================================================================ AutoCAD, ProE, SolidWorks software. Knowledge of Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, PFMEA). **X. APPROVALS** ======================= Available electronically in MasterWeb Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran If you are results\-oriented, have the drive to find industry\-leading ways to meet ongoing technological challenges, and go the extra mile to maximize customer relationships, then we invite you to apply to join the Bourns team.