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ARA · 20 hours ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Madison, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support and implement a Lean Manufacturing operational mindset within the Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division, focusing on developing innovative manufacturing solutions and optimizing processes to ensure efficient operations.

ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Andrea Blair, PHR, SHRM-TA

Responsibilities

Develop innovative manufacturing solutions and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards

Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls

Assist with manufacturing launch for new or revised products and ensure efficient manufacturing operations

Identify manufacturing production cell / plant layout opportunities to determine the optimal layouts and streamline assembly operations to reduce inefficiencies in labor and rework

Experience evaluating manufacturing constraints, capacity, and required resources across the production environment

Experience identifying and implementing operational metrics and Lean Manufacturing concepts to reduce cost of goods sold (COGS)

Ability to develop concept of operations (CONOPs) that define the build sequence, workflow, and optimize production

Production documentation (production flow diagram, work instructions, FMEAs and control plans) creation experience

Assist in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues to ensure smooth production operations

Independently determine and develop approach to solutions

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingDesign for ManufacturingSOLIDWORKS CADProduction documentationOperational metricsVerbal skillsPhysical capabilityWritten skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Proven track record in manufacturing environment product launches

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience and practice

Identify manufacturing production cell / plant layout opportunities to determine the optimal layouts and streamline assembly operations to reduce inefficiencies in labor and rework

Experience evaluating manufacturing constraints, capacity, and required resources across the production environment

Experience identifying and implementing operational metrics and Lean Manufacturing concepts to reduce cost of goods sold (COGS)

Ability to develop concept of operations (CONOPs) that define the build sequence, workflow, and optimize production

Production documentation (production flow diagram, work instructions, FMEAs and control plans) creation experience

Experience using SOLIDWORKS CAD software

Assist in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues to ensure smooth production operations

Excellent verbal and written skills needed

Independently determine and develop approach to solutions

Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required

Ability to perform work which requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 8+ years relevant work experience; OR In lieu of a degree, a H.S. diploma and 12+ years' experience as Manufacturing Engineer in a DoD/DoW manufacturing field

This position will require at minimum the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War