Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

2 weeks ago

Mukilteo, Washington, United States Novanta Full time

About the Role:

The position of a Synrad Manufacturing and Quality Engineer is a specialized technical role where a plethora of challenges await. We are seeking a motivated individual to identify opportunities and efficiently implement changes, with a primary bias to improve product and process Quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with suppliers, factory, and management teams through Daily Management, with emphasis on being closer to the Gemba.
  • Lead the identification and execution of key manufacturing engineering projects to improve Safety, Productivity, and a primary bias for quality.
  • Design/deploy fixtures, tools, and solutions to eliminate waste/variability in the manufacturing processes.
  • Drive Capital-intensive and Advanced manufacturing projects for the area with ownership driving approvals through to implementation.
  • Assist and/or own failure root cause analysis and corrective actions tied to quality issues identified in/originating from the supported area.
  • Ensure supplier quality issues detected in the area are driven back to the supplier through formal SCAR processes. Own the timely turnaround of NCRs through the supply base.
  • Evaluate products, materials, and processes for improvement opportunities, prioritize, and execute necessary changes.
  • Support existing test systems and manufacturing infrastructure to enable a high-level of performance to our customers (on-time delivery) and shareholders (revenue).
  • Develop and implement automation solutions across multiple assembly and test processes.
  • Work with all levels of the operation to nurture a culture of continuous improvement by providing a high-level of support (collaborative problem-solving) for the ideas and pain-points of the team.
  • Assist the strategic sourcing effort to assess, audit, qualify, and improve suppliers to the focus factory/value stream.
  • Lead/support change management initiatives affecting the manufacturing operations.
  • Actively learn and deploy NGS (Novanta Growth System) initiatives and lead adoption of NGS principles in the area.
  • Drive deep into existing/legacy products to define, characterize, and improve internal test and assembly processes, as well as improve specifications and direction for suppliers.

Requirements:

  • Willingness to acquire knowledge on new technologies to solve quality and productivity problems.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Able to work independently, self-directed, and solutions-oriented.
  • Solid organizational and planning skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills (through all org levels).
  • Ability to use practical electronic theory, small hand tools, electronic meters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (prefer Mechanical or Manufacturing).
  • 2+ years of manufacturing support experience in manufacturing environments.
  • 1+ years in supporting supplier quality improvement.

Skills/Knowledge:

  • Experience with Problems Solving tools (ex: FMEA, 8D/DIVE, Six Sigma).
  • Understanding of statistical tools and associated analytic tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to write code that facilitates automation, PLC programming, and/or LabVIEW experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to be a Continuous Improvement change agent.
  • Capable of reading schematics & drawings, GD&T.
  • Cleanroom and vacuum systems experience is very beneficial.
  • Cross-Functional.

Travel Requirements:

20%-30%.

Physical Requirements:

Vision:

Near, Far, Depth, and color perception.

Able to lift to 40 lbs.

Sitting and standing while performing duties.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base pay for this position ranges from $81,857 up to $97,977 depending on the geographic market.

Dependent on the position offered, annual bonuses and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the compensation package.

Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

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