Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.
Why work for us? The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.
Summary: As a Manufacturing Engineer at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by providing technical leadership for the manufacturing of electronic products by working directly with assemblers, technicians, supervisors, managers and other engineers of various disciplines on the SMT product line. This individual will provide day-to-day support of the SMT related electronic assembly activity within the organization and the hardware comprised in those functions.
Primary Responsibilities: Review and approve product design changes (ECN's). Analyze requirements flow-down for engineering drawings, part lists, and ECNs. Resolve assembly issues and material issues applicable to material non-conformance disposition (NR & MRB) and detailed repair instructions, "use-as-is" substantiations, etc. Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action implementations for returned hardware. Conduct standard labor time analysis. Document the results of and incorporate changes from time studies on product assembly processes. Where applicable conduct process capability studies. Develop and implement product routings. Develop product specific manufacturing instruments. Develop, revise and maintain standard operating work instructions for process specific MRB/standard repair activities and manufacturing instructions by assigned work area. (This process includes an annual review for obsolete instructions.) Work with the assigned quality engineer to create and review standard repair processes and maintain and review current standard repair processes. Design, develop and/or modify tool/fixtures and identify/spec tools needed for manufacturing. Assist in the review and selection of needed equipment purchases. Assist with drawing interpretations. Assist in continuous improvement activities including the assembly and labor reduction efforts. Participate in project management activities. Participate in and lead lean manufacturing activities. Establish and cultivate a network of support (quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales and marketing). Be the main liaison between producibility, engineering & manufacturing and be the technical support person for manufacturing, engineering and quality. Complete special projects as needed. Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include: Must have a thorough understanding of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001. Must have knowledge in materials, components and processes applicable to electronics and electronics manufacturing. Must have knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis (min/max/RSS) to solve mechanical issues. Must be familiar with configuration control of manufactured items. Must be able to conduct root cause analysis for problem solving. Must be able to read PWB documentation (Gerber plots) to aid in PWB troubleshooting. Must have the ability to rework/repair minor material defects. Must have the ability to support programming of associated equipment. Must have excellent written and verbal skills. Must be able to communicate with other departments, including manufacturing, engineering and management. Must be able to communicate effectively with the customer, both in verbal and written formats. High proficiency in Excel. Must be an effective listener. Must be detail oriented and value ownership and accuracy. Requirements Include: Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) Bachelor's degree in Industrial (manufacturing), Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university required. 4 + years of multi-discipline electronics manufacturing related work experience required. Experience with analog and digital circuits a plus. ISO9000 and lean manufacturing experience Benefits of joining our team! Annual incentive plan (bonus) Paid vacation and sick time Up to 10 paid holidays/year 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid Other ancillary insurance options available 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable) Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year #LI-HT1
Work Arrangement : Onsite
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We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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