Manufacturing Engineer II

1 week ago

Amherst, NY, United States Stellar Tech Full time

ITAR Restricted: This position is restricted to US Citizens, Permanent Residents or Green Card Holders.

This is an in office position based in Amherst, NY.

Rapid growth of the aerospace industry has caused greater demand of flight qualified hardware that builds upon heritage flight requirements. In order to support these demands, Stellar's processes are continually evolving to offer advanced solutions for design and manufacturing of next generation flight sensors. Product quality and functional performance of these sensors are critical to the success of manned space flight missions requiring continuous improvement in all aspects of manufacturing and test.

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for running and maintaining the process as well as seeking to continually improve the process; continually finding ways to improve quality and efficiency, both of which lead to a better product and reductions in the cost of producing the product.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Independently identifies, plans and manages projects to improve and expand upon Production, Design, and Manufacturing processes. This can include oversight of cross functional team members, implementation of new equipment, introduction of new manufacturing processes, and other duties as necessary to support the project initiative.
  • Maintains oversight of Production process efficiency, through dotted line reporting to the Production Manager, with the goal of increasing capacity through process improvement.
  • Oversees production manufacturing processes and identifies optimization opportunities for product manufacturing technologies across the Company's portfolio.
  • Acts as a liaison between Design Engineering and Production, reporting directly to Design Engineering, to ensure production processes satisfy current demand and support future growth.
  • Responsible for process qualification including any compilation of data or evidence used to justify the introduction of new processes or the revision of current methodologies.
  • Supports the NPI efforts for new manufacturing technologies and their development into Stellar's standard processes.
  • Provides mentorship and professional development opportunities for the members of the team.
  • Generates any necessary engineering documentation to communicate manufacturing, design, and related information to internal and external parties.
  • Determines and reviews the Production requirements to support manufacturing and program capacity within all areas of the organization.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 3-5 relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with sensing or instrumentation technologies with hands on experience in their implementation and usage.
  • Ability to lead and navigate projects related manufacturing and process improvements.
  • Proficient in effective communication (verbal and written) with internal and external parties.
  • Ability to generate end to end documentation required for product launch (internal, external, regulatory, and other third-party certification bodies).
  • Background in electrical and mechanical design theory.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
☐Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
☐Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
☐Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Adjusting or moving objects up to 35 pounds in all directions.
☐Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Communicating with others to exchange information.
☐Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
☐Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Operating machinery and/or power tools.
☐Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
☐Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
☐Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
☐Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Noisy environments.
☐Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stellar Technology is a Diverse Work Force Employer.

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