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Mechanical Process Engineer

Vanguard EMS, Inc.

Beaverton, oregon


Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

The Mechanical Process Engineer is the technical owner of production processes, tools/fixtures and equipment. This role is a hands-on, versatile engineer that will jump onto whatever project has the most impact and deliver great results. The role works closely with our Production, Quality and Product teams, but also interfaces with suppliers and customers.

 

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. We build electronics assemblies for some of the most critical systems on Earth and beyond. Even with Vanguard’s advanced technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop processes and procedures for high complexity assemblies to meet customers’ requirements.
  • Design tools, jigs and fixtures for electromechanical assembly processes.
  • Identify the opportunity, evaluate, procure, install and qualify new automation/capital equipment.
  • Lead efforts to improve utilization of existing equipment.
  • Lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions for defects, yield improvement and escapes.
  • Continuously improve tooling design guidelines and reuse libraries.
  • Lead the validation and verification of new production tooling/fixturing.
  • Ensure all equipment has the optimal preventative maintenance defined and establish new procedures.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues, working with both internal and external support to resolve issues in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
  • Collect, analyze and drive action from manufacturing data.
  • Utilize Design of Experiments to establish new processes and drive improvements to existing.
  • Support production technicians and operators on issues that arise.
  • Both lead and support process improvement efforts with the team.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

 

  • Engineering Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
  • Customer service orientated (internal and external) with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands on knowledge of SMT & Through-Hole Soldering, Component Prep, Automated Inspection Systems, Wash & Cleanliness, Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Coating/Staking/Bonding, etc.
  • High proficiency in part constraints, dimensioning, tolerancing and GD&T.
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing tools and fixtures.
  • 3D Print Experience
  • Demonstrated experience selecting and qualifying new automated/capital equipment.
  • Practical knowledge of equipment and process qualification using IQ, OQ, PQ or similar.
  • Demonstrated experience setting up and executing DOE’s.
  • Deep understanding of SPC and manufacturing data analysis.
  • Strong understanding of material science as it relates to material selection, solder, flux, adhesives, etc.
  • Experience in an ISO9001 / AS9100 / ISO13485 certified quality management system.
  • Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC 7711/7721, IPC-A-600, and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20.
  • Proficiency in business systems such as MES, PLM, ERP, MRB.

This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.  The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.  Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary based on skill and experience level
  • Profit Share
  • 401(k) with match
  • Up to 15 days earned paid time off in the first year of employment
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision

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