Manufacturing Engineer II

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn-key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise, and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in:  Austin, TX;  Columbia, MD;  Ventura, CA;  West Chester, OH;  Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.   This position will use technical knowledge and experience to analyze quality, delivery, and productivity data of various electro-mechanical products to determine required actions to improve reliability, lead time, and total cost via tooling design, technical writing, and semi-automated testing.  This position will also be called upon to address manufacturability issues with current designs, troubleshoot product failures, evaluate supplier processes, and/or function as a leader for special projects including new work cell design, new product launch, and design verification testing.   Typical Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Support

Provides technical assistance and feedback to manufacturing personnel to ensure customer and quality specifications are met during the production and testing process Defines, develops and maintains standard work documentation and instructions for new and existing products Coordinates manufacturing activities along with a cross functional group (Engineering, Quality Assurance and Sales Departments) to ensure product specifications are accurately reflected in design drawings and work instructions Designs tools and fixtures for product assembly Helps train assembly personnel in proper use of tools, equipment and assembly techniques Updates process procedures and provides training to manufacturing personnel on any process or product performance changes. Identify capital equipment purchases and justify by using ROI analysis Supports and mentors more junior manufacturing team members

Continuous Improvement/Automation implementation

Design and implement engineering and/or process solutions for increased quality, improved throughput and reduced costs

Development of automation for assembly or testing phases Apply lean manufacturing techniques to existing manual assembly lines to improve quality and productivity

Work with design engineers to transition new product/improvements into assemblies which can effectively be built with minimum variation by assembly personnel Support continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen activities and Lean 6Sigma implementation

Quality Support

Effectively develop and document sustainable process solutions to support corrective and preventive action requests (RCCA) Mentor the team in well-organized problem solving activities. Work with quality assurance staff to support production yield and DPPM improvement and PFMEA analyses Participate in MRB disposition activities to determine best paths forward

Program Support

Creates necessary deliverables for programs, including Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and presents it to the manufacturing department and customer personnel as needed Supports new customer programs throughout all phases, from product development through to product delivery Coordinates manufacturing of outside processing requirements with Supply Chain and Quality Assurance departments

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred

3-5 years of experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes and design solutions in the production of electromechanical components and assemblies Requires excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings,