Job SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a 1st shift Cables Manufacturing Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Poway, CA.
Under general supervision and with on-going review, this position supports the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems of limited scope. Assignments are for small projects or phase(s) of larger projects(s) and are normally outlined in terms of specific engineering activities. Contributes to the completion of assigned engineering tasks which involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. Documents findings and implemented solutions, and communicates results to project engineering staff. Contacts are primarily internal within the team. May provide direction to design staff or technicians.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.
- Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s).
- May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of manufacturing personnel.
- Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing requirements and equipment selection, documentation, integration and compliance and safety.
- Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment.
- Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
- Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Engineering requirements would be applicable to both product design as well as manufacturing process design and development with an emphasis on the latter.
- Experience with production, procurement, and quality processes in support to pre-production as well as supporting existing production.
- Develop and execute introduction to production plans including but no limited to production workflows, Point of manufacturing, production test procedures and quality inspection plans.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications- Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Must have a understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory.
- Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
- Must be customer focused and able to work on a self- initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable.
- Experience on Video systems and testing, RF/Antenna systems, RF Test equipment performance and use with a thorough knowledge of transmitters and receivers - radar experience a plus. A thorough understanding of lean and the ability to think and drive beyond current technology to positively affect cost, quality and reliability.
- Desired to have experience with RF, System Integration & Test, SAP.
- Must have thorough understanding of Manufacturing concepts and principles.
- Experience with New product introduction, LRIP, and Full rate production)
- Experience with mechanical 3D design and printing of production tooling, shop aids.
- Experience with system programing language.
