Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

at Dexter Magnetic Technologies in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Dexter Magnetic Technologies supplies specialized magnetic solutions and components to demanding applications in the medical, aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial end markets.  Dexter’s engineers solve complex customer problems with innovative solutions, winning business based on quality, customer support, and application engineering expertise.

For more information on Dexter Magnetic Technologies, please visit: https://www.dextermag.com/.

Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position

Position is responsible for the process development of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for new and existing products. Evaluates and troubleshoots manufacturing process issues with customer and in-house projects.  Leads process FMEA activities and collaborates with the cross-functional team to ensure design for manufacturability and design for assembly is considered for each project.   

Major Responsibilities – reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Lead in the development, design and validation of existing and new manufacturing and assembly processes utilizing 3D solid-modeling, CAD and FEA with a focus on employee safety, ergonomics, and lean concepts. Development should include consideration for direct labor differing language and skill capabilities.

• Follow the NPI Stage Gate process by executing the following:
  
  
  • Ensure manufacturing process accommodates final machining to achieve geometrical tolerances.
  
  
  • Determine manufacturing method and estimate setup/run times. (takt time/cycle time analysis)
  
  
  • Develop control plans and inspection methods.
  
  
  • Define all materials, tooling, fixturing, adhesives, methods of manufacturing, etc needed and ensure safety and quality are taken into consideration.
  
  
  • Create high quality standard work that reduces human error.
  
  
  • Apply GD&T as required to designs, and components drawings.
• Works effectively with CNC programmers and machine operators to develop manufacturing processes
• Work with all affected areas on safety observations, PFMEA, cost reductions, ECR’s/ECN’s, DMR’s and part obsolescence.
• Improve productivity, efficiency, safety and throughput while eliminating waste by continuously improving designs, fixturing and processes.
• Communicate with and provide manufacturing expertise to; Suppliers, Customers, Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, and Sales.
• Work to meet your personal and department engineering KPIs. Monthly, investigate and provide root cause analysis when KPIs are not met.  Implement approved corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Analyze and design detailed fixturing to reduce safety risk, improve quality and error proof the process.
• Assigned to multiple medium / complex NPI projects and projects for key customers. (Build to Print + / Dexter Design)
• Assists with reviews of customer and in-house prints and designs.
• Troubleshooter for major manufacturing and quality problems.
• Assists in the training and technical development of colleagues in other functions.

Salary Range: $110,000-$115,000 depending on experience

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of magnetic materials and applications a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years playing a lead role in the manufacturing environment. Proven record of successful launch as it relates to new process introduction and planning efficient manufacturing processes.
• Proven record of managing cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, at least 2,000 hours of experience on Solidworks, ProE or other 3D package
• Strong drafting and GD & T skills with the ability to perform tolerance stack up analysis.
• Green belt/Lean Certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Expert in Planning Manufacturing Processes
• Proven ability to Solve Manufacturing Problems and Complete RCCAs
• Advanced 3D CAD Skills – Solidworks Preferred
• Communications Skills in Verbal, Written, and Electronic Methods
• Advanced Understanding and Application of Quality Concepts (Six Sigma Green Belt Preferred)
• Advanced Understanding of GD & T

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35©