Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Fremont, California, United States

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, TCI is a global leader in innovative spectrum monitoring and signals intelligence systems. With solutions to ensure the efficient use of frequencies, long distance communications, monitoring and security communications intelligence applications, we improve communications and protect military forces and infrastructure around the world.

SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for TCI's manufacturing/quality processes. The Manufacturing Engineer is involved in the design of the company's manufacturing/quality processes and once the process is in place, this individual is responsible for running and maintaining the process as well as seeking ways to continually improve the process. The process of continuous improvement requires the Engineer to continually find ways to improve quality and efficiency, both of which lead to a better product and reductions in the cost of producing the product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties

Manufacturing Engineering Functions:

Assist in Manufacturing-related activities that add strategic value to the business. This may include, but is not limited to process and procedural development activities, continuous improvement actions, such as lean manufacturing, process mapping and streamlining. Sub-activities in this area would also include analyzing and planning work force space requirements to enable one-piece flow, kanban, and visual floor management.

Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.

Incorporate or investigate new methods and processes to improve existing operations or resolve operational issues such as material use variances or bottlenecks.

Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures

Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness

Lead / support internal and external validation (supplied component validations) activities for new products, processes, changes and transfers as required.

Provides technical guidance as needed to manufacturing and hourly technical personnel during the start-up of new or changed products and processes. Uses good decision making, problem solving and trouble-shooting techniques to minimize the potential or correct ongoing manufacturing quality issues.

Other Duties

Quality Management System Functions:

Evaluate and audit processes, policies and programs as it relates to regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, ensure corrective action closure and drive process maturation activities to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the system.

Conduct internal audits of the quality, manufacturing and other systems, prepare reports, monitor corrective action/preventative action plans and report on progress for management review.

Prepares and communicates periodic reports summarizing key data and measurements.

Ensures and drives ongoing compliance with required third party registrations such as ISO9001:2015, OSHA, EPA, Insurance Inspectors, Fire Department, etc.)

Works with new or existing customers and internal departments on product feedback issues.

Work closely with operations to implement corrective actions through root cause analysis and FMEA evaluations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge Required

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline.

Experienced in lean manufacturing, electronics testing techniques and quality control methodologies.

Understanding of process improvement methodologies and tools (Lean, Kaizen, Visual Factory, etc.).

Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining Quality management system requirements such as ISO 9001:2015

Knowledge of MS Office Suite required (primarily Word, Excel and Visio).

Preferred

Knowledge of Oracle and Agile PLM experience a plus.

QA certification and experience in an ISO 9000 Quality environment.

It would be desirable to have formal training in one of the following areas: Lean, 5S, Kanban, Demand Flow, or Single Piece Flow.

Skills Required

Proficiency in process analysis techniques (statistical analysis, problem solving, process mapping).

Experience with QMS and process tools. Excellent technical skills with systems, databases, spreadsheets, process mapping etc.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical and mathematical skills.

Excellent training and presentation skills with solid communication capabilities and practices, both oral and written.

Abilities Required

Ability to quickly grasp complex business and technology problems and drive them to resolution.

Ability to communicate effectively to motivate teams and others, maintaining a persuasive credible and approachable presentation style.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave

Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one

Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans

Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX , what's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits.

Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES Integrity

Accountability

Excellence

Teamwork

Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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