Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Description & Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing build and test processes for state-of-the art fiber optic technology
• Understand concepts of Training within Industry (Toyota Production System)
• Knowledge of electrical assembly processes (SMT, Thru-Hole Soldering)
• Knowledge of coating processes
• Knowledge of fiber optic assembly processes (cleaving, splicing, and module assembly and fiber layout)
• Develop, evaluate, and improve mechanical, electrical and fiber optic manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of Lean/6 Sigma product design, producibility materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing
  capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate
  production processes.
• Provide manufacturing data
• Identify ways to reduce production costs
• Manage budget
• Work with regulatory bodies to ensure safety, environmental and design standards are met
• Applicable knowledge of workmanship standards
• Experience with control of nonconforming material
• Act as liaison between suppliers, design, and manufacturing
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite / Lab View
• Excellent Management / Leadership skills
• Top Communicator
• Ability to work in fast-paced engineering environment
• Flexible working hours
• Position reports to the Director of Engineering / Advanced Manufacturing

Education: Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s preferred in Engineering

Experience: 7 years

Location: Catch the Wind, Inc., Manassas VA

Please submit your letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to [email protected]