Sustaining Product Engineer

2 days ago

Danville, IL, United States Watchfire Full time
General Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Quality teams the established manufacturing capabilities, efficient production methods, quality risks, and cost impacts that will result in the modification or improvements to product designs.

• Coordinate with Purchasing personnel to support the effective introduction product changes as it relates to vendors, subcontractors, and inventory management.

• Maintain the accuracy of active product designs within a standardized database to ensure they are of current revision. This will include regular communication with engineers, production employees, and quality control.

• Achieve cost savings goals by reducing component costs, improving efficiency of manufacture, implementing error proofing measures, creating detailed schematics, etc.

• Advise all affected departments regarding the broad impact of product changes (e.g., DCN, ECO, ECR).

• Manage projects individually and by leading a team as necessary. Includes conducting meetings and coordinating with other employees, suppliers, and outside contractors.

• Communicate with and develop vendors on technical subjects to supply products that meet required specifications and quality standards.

• Contact suppliers and OEMs, request quotes, and serve as liaison to outside service personnel as needed.

• Assist others as needed on complex electronic design issues.

• Assist Manufacturing Engineering as needed on shop floor automation improvements involving machine integration or material handling.

• Regularly attend training on subjects important to Watchfire and stay informed of industry practices and standards.

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, & crouch in and around tightly configured equipment. Occasionally lift and carry 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75 pounds.

Experience/Education

• Minimum 5 years of similar work experience with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.

• Proficient written, visual, and verbal skills. Experience in presenting information in small group situations. Excellent reasoning skills related to cause and effect.

• Strong experience with computers, internet, smart phone/tablet, AutoCAD software (Inventor, Vault) and Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Experience with printed circuit board assembly manufacturing, machine wiring/controls/circuitry/, automotive/aerospace wiring, UL procedures, and/or LED product manufacturing.

• Spanish language proficiency is advantageous.

Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company Paid Life/ADD
  • Voluntary Life/ADD
  • Dependent Life/ADD
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Vacation
  • Personal Time


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