Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Rantec Power Systems, Inc.
Location: Los Osos
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Rantec Power Systems is hiring for Manufacturing Engineer! Join our Team! Based in Los Osos, California, located along California's scenic Central Pacific coastline, Rantec offers many outstanding benefits, the following are a few: * Competitive wages* Great benefits - i.e. Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts* Vacation - 2 weeks to start, Holidays, PTO (48 hours/yr)* Tuition Assistance* 401K with matching up to 6%,* Peer-to-Peer recognition and Years of Service Awards.* We have every other Friday off as we are on the 9/80 schedule* Free catered lunch on the Friday's worked.Rantec is located in Los Osos, California is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test.SummaryThe Manufacturing Engineer is the owner of product manufacturability. They will develop and monitor manufacturing processes and tools to ensure products are built in an efficient, timely, and cost-effective manner, while maintaining quality and safety.Essential Duties and Responsibilities including, but, are not limited to the following: * Develop and maintain expertise in "Best Practice" Electronics Assembly and Systems Integration.* Partner with Design Engineering from product inception to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidelines are followed.* Review and approve all new product engineering documents as the Operations DFM Gatekeeper.* Ensure assigned products are successfully transferred from design to manufacturing.* Identify, design, procure, and validate all fixtures, tooling, and equipment needed to meet business plan.* Using Lean concepts, design and document manufacturing methods that meet production cost targets.* Photo-document production processes and create detailed Assembly Instructions.* Maintain and improve production documentation and tooling, as required.* Manage tasks and suppliers to meet schedule demands.* Lead Production Readiness Reviews with the Integrated Product Teams.* Resolve production problems quickly and effectively through responsive engineering support.* Monitor production processes for efficiency, throughput, and safety improvements.* Monitor defect trends and evaluate scrap events for process improvements and error-proofing.* Participate in Materials Review Board to disposition non-conforming material and write rework instructions.* Participate in all stop-light meetings and RCCA Analyses as a key contributor.* Provide recommendations for product labor standard updates.* Provide inputs to program Risk Register for production lead times, including anything that could affect production: equipment issues, staffing issues, facility issues, etc.* Support all aspects of electronics assembly, including SMT and through-hole assembly, convection reflow, selective and wave soldering, hardware installation, cleaning, staking, conformal coat, and encapsulation. * Pursue Professional Development opportunities to maintain and improve engineering competence * Ability to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, if needed. * Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations.* As the Company's success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduled. * Perform other duties as assigned.Qualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State's Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.Education and Experience:* BS degree in a related Engineering discipline* 2-5 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.* Sound reasoning skills (critical thinking) in risk assessment and regarding acceptance/rejection of material.* Knowledge in electrical and mechanical assembly and inspection requirements including current industry standards* CAD/CAM/GD&T* 6S and Lean Manufacturing* Statistical Process Control methodology* Proficient in Microsoft Office* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside sourcesPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Work within a factory environment, including moderate noise and chemical odors* Moving between sitting, standing and walking* Consistently lifting and handling up to 10 pounds and periodically lifting up to 25 pounds.* Specific vision abilities required by this job close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus, with correction, if needed, to perform hand soldering and wiring of assemblies. Rantec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Powered by JazzHRUKHUBMFcm9

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