IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC · 4 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Sterling, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $102K/yr
5+ years expIDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of electrical power connectors. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for manufacturing services for new and redesigned products, focusing on lean processes, tooling, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for scheduling, budgeting and completing assigned responsibilities for New Product Projects
Responsible for timely and accurate cost information, reviewing the design for manufacturing, concurrent engineering, reviewing the design specifications for completeness and reviewing the impact the product will have on each production department
Responsible for the conceptual design, ordering and implementation of tooling in a timely manner
Responsible for coordinating the tooling, material, equipment and methods for processing the new product in order to produce the desired quality at the lowest cost
Responsible for creating and maintaining the Production Documentation Package
Lead Kaizens implementing lean tool including 5S, Poke Yoke, Visual Management, TPM, Quick Change, Single Piece Flow and Kanban
Review existing products and processes making changes to reduce scrap, rework, direct labor costs, set‑up, quality cost and lead time
Conduct experiments to determine optimum manufacturing processes
Prepare cost analysis for justification of new or reworked tooling
Trouble-shoot tooling, processes and equipment both internally and externally for all assigned products
Schedule and budgeting process projects
Responsible for the conceptual design, ordering and implementation of tooling in a timely manner
Investigate, specify, and economically justify the purchase of new capital equipment
Coordinate installation and introduction of new equipment and processes
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A B.S. degree in an engineering related field or technology (e.g. BSME, BSGE, or BSIE)
A minimum of 5 years' experience in related job positions
Must have a broad knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, and tools
Able to identify and manage capital and new product projects from concept to implementation and successfully drive project results
Good verbal and written communication skills
Proficient at Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Project Management experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Education Reimbursement
Wellness Programs
401k with Company Match
Cash Balance Pension Plan
Vacation
Personal Days
Volunteer Time
Holidays
Parental Leave
Company
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC is a family of brands that have made their mark by developing the products and practical technology demanded by critical industries like data communications, aerospace, electrical, wire processing, construction and more.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Baldwin
Chief Executive Officer
Doug Sanford
Senior Vice President
Recent News
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