Step into the dynamic world of Kistler as a Manufacturing Engineer, where your passion for enhancing manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials will drive innovation. Partnering closely with our cutting-edge product development team, you'll ensure the highest quality (meeting AS9100D standards), manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness of Kistler products through lean six sigma methodologies. Your focus will be on supporting our dedicated machine shop and assembly personnel who craft our exceptional transducers.
Key Responsibilities:
Innovate and collaborate with R&D to refine both new and existing designs and processes, optimizing them for seamless manufacture.
Design and implement essential tools, fixtures, or equipment that boost production efficiency.
Develop lean cell layouts and workflows to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Engage in drawing reviews and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) to ensure the utmost quality and reliability.
Ensure established products and their corresponding infrastructure are up-to-date with accurate ERP data and production documentation, including BOMs, routings, and procedures.
Troubleshoot technical challenges in the assembly or machine shop, identifying root causes, implementing solutions, and monitoring their effectiveness.
Identify and seize improvement opportunities through lean manufacturing principles, including process automation.
Assist the machine shop in capital investments and tool selection to enhance capabilities.
Provide management with key productivity metrics such as throughput time and yields.
Create comprehensive documentation and provide training on assembly methods, test procedures, and production equipment to our assembly technicians.
Ensure the accuracy of bill of materials, routings, work instructions, and test procedures, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year technical or engineering college or university.
A minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
Practical mechanical and basic electronics knowledge with hands-on work experience.
Strong communication skills for effective interaction across all organizational levels.
Ability to work effectively in team settings and handle criticism and conflict constructively.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of daily tasks and projects.
Proficiency in analyzing and solving a variety of situations.
Experience with Microsoft Office, project management software (Clarity), CAD software (SolidWorks), and MRP/ERP (SAP) systems.
About Kistler:
Kistler is the global leader in dynamic measurement technology for measuring pressure, force, torque, and acceleration. Our cutting-edge technologies form the foundation of Kistler's modular solutions, enabling customers in industry and science to optimize their products and processes, securing a sustainable competitive edge. As a pioneering Swiss company, we drive the evolution of automobile development, industrial automation, electrified drive technology, automated and connected driving, emission reduction, and smart factories with our unique sensor technology.
Why Kistler?
At Kistler, your expertise is valued and nurtured. We offer exciting career opportunities in a global environment, providing a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, a 401k plan with a 4% company match, and generous personal and vacation time allowances. Join us and be part of a team that shapes the future of measurement technology. Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Design
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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