Manufacturing Engineer - Plating Operations

Job Summary

Vicor is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Plating Operations in Andover, MA! The Manufacturing Engineer - Plating will support the installation and day-to-day operations of new horizontal chemical lines, monitor line performance and take corrective actions as needed.

Job Description

• Support the installation new horizontal chemical lines onsite at the Andover facility. This includes:
  • Setup and dose initial chemistry
  • Establish dosing protocols
  • Establish process recipes
  • Qualify each new chemical line
  • Establish cleaning and maintenance protocols
• Oversee day/day operation of the horizontal chemical lines, including:
  • Operator training
  • Supporting triage and working with the Vendor and onsite maintenance teams relative to any equipment down time
  • Working with the lab on trend analysis to improve process consistency
• Monitor line performance and take corrective action to eliminate process problems and improve yields.
• Hands on responsibility for equipment including programming, troubleshooting, and researching to explore newer technologies and capabilities.
• Support New Product Introduction through process development and review of product designs for compatibility with process capability.
• Implement and manage real time SPC and utilize Six Sigma tools such as PFMEAs to implement meaningful process controls.
• Monitor line yield, scrap and equipment utilization on a daily basis.
• Work with Design, Test, and Quality Engineering to implement yield and quality enhancements.
• Work with hourly production and maintenance personnel to improve line performance.
• Identify and lead cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
• Initiate and approve manufacturing documentation and ECO's.
• Investigate problems, determine root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Work with suppliers, equipment, tooling and raw materials.

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Support some level of second shift training and random weekend coverage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' relevant professional engineering experience.
• Good hands on engineering skills and ability to work on production equipment.
• Demonstrated capability in applying SPC, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, etc.
• Solid skills in problem solving, statistics, manufacturing quality, and quality principles.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and resolve moderately complex technical problems.
• Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Experience with SMT assembly processes and equipment.
• Experience with Solid Works is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Vicor is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

Compensation Data

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $110,000

Please note:

This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.