Manufacturing Engineer

Join a fast paced high energy team and growing business to provide manufacturing engineering support for the production of high-quality products. Assess contract requirements and develop manufacturing methods and documented manufacturing processes which will meet customer requirements in a cost-effective and competitive fashion. Lavelle Medical is a contract manufacturer producing high precision parts based on customer specifications. Lavelle is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer.

Responsibilities will include:

Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods and document manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency and produce machined parts to customer specifications; Develop fully costed BOMs and maintain detailed process plans, routings, setup sheets, tool lists, and work instructions for CNC mills, lathes, EDM, grinding, welding, and secondary operations; Evaluate incoming customer drawings, specifications, and requirements, coordinate with Line Lead personnel to determine the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing methods, sequences, and tooling strategies in a high-mix, low-volume environment; Utilize best in class Lean Six-Sigma principles to optimize production and quality; Assist in Customer RFQ Preparation - determine costing / pricing of individual machined parts; Provide CAD support for CAM activity; Determine supplier requirements and issue RFQs and purchase orders to suppliers, as necessary, completely specifying requirements necessary to meet customer contractual obligations; Integrate outsourced product into the production stream; Review final planning and provide sign off approval authorizing release to manufacturing; Review engineering change requests submitted by Floor Managers and Line Leads; Update Travelers and related documents if engineering change requests are approved; Interact with customer service personnel to address customer and supplier-related orders; Interact with customers to improve designs for manufacturability; Less Essential Duties /

Functions:

Manage customer-specific label printing processes for product release; Proactively identify perceived risks associated with customer orders; Interact with Floor Managers and Line Leads to optimize set-up processes and reduce overall set-up and cycle times; Analyze and correct manufacturing problems while working on continuous productivity improvements; Evaluate current manufacturing processes, to identify variables and factors that influence efficiencies and nonconformances; Assist vice president and management team with review of customer inquiries; Perform validations and special process requests from customers, as needed; Track age sensitive materials used in the production process through an Excel spreadsheet; Assist with Laser Weld instructions and processing; Participate in MRB to identify root cause and corrective action; Interact with Assembly personnel to explain and demonstrate requirements, as needed; Support implementation and maintenance of quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485) through process controls and documentation. Forecast and estimate potential stock requirements based on sales reports and customer forecasts; Oversee inventory management; Conduct audits of inventory and evaluation of related records;

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or closely related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 3-5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in a job shop, contract manufacturing, or precision machine shop environment. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in team environment; Strong technical knowledge of metal working and plating processes; Ability to read & interpret engineering instructions & blueprints; Ability to understand complex geometry, drawing requirements and geometric tolerancing; Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, or similar) for reviewing drawings and designing fixtures. (Lavelle utilizes SolidWorks); Experience with JobBOSS a plus Possess strong process engineering skills including: work piece control concepts, tolerance stacking, datum controls, and fixturing concepts; Lean Six Sigma knowledge and certifications a plus; Able to use and interpret precision measuring devices including micrometers, verniers, hand tools & gages; Understands and follows company policies that apply to one's job and maintains a high level of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all times.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

drivers license (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Westford, MA 01886 (Required)

Work Location:

In person