Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus, Fremont Manufacturing Engineering

What to Expect

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Gears position, reporting to the Manager - Manufacturing Engineering, is located at our Fremont Factory. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead, support, and manage introductions of new manufacturing equipment and processes as well as continuous improvement of existing equipment & processes in a high-volume CNC machining and gear manufacturing environment. This individual must work with cross-functional teams such as Design, NPI, Quality, Production, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, External Line Builders, and other Departments to drive the implementation of new projects, production lines, process, and product changes.

This role requires proven engineering aptitude and problem-solving skills with experience in a precision manufacturing environment, including automated part conveyance and machine tending and loading/unloading systems.

• Project Management:
  Independently Manage Cap Ex project lifecycle for 'medium to large' sized projects:
  Justification, specification / option analysis, approval, spending & budget, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, validation, and transfer of ownership
• Equipment Design:
  Lead equipment design, development & implementation to achieve project and production goals and KPI's. Provide detailed assessments and conduct Design For Manufacturability (DFM) reviews of Product, Process and Tooling, with a focus on CNC machining, automated machine tending, and machine parts conveyance solutions
• Factory Acceptance:
  Attend Factory Acceptance Testing at supplier location(s) to ensure equipment conformance and shipping & installation readiness
• Process design:
  Define build sequence, material flow, process steps, cycle time, key quality & safety points for high-volume gear production. Design 'associate to machine' interface and workspace, including ergonomics, lighting, and general layout
• Process Documentation:
  Create & provide Process sheets, Work instructions, Maintenance instructions, Manufacturing BOM, and other documentation required to train production & maintenance, and effectively transfer ownership after SOP
• Spare Parts:
  Create spare part lists for new equipment & define critical spares. Provide maintenance training / instruction and documentation. Ensure all new components are setup, ordered, and in stock to effectively transfer ownership after SOP
• Innovation:
  Study technologies to expert-level of understanding, utilizing internal & external technical resources to fully understand, teach and lead new / newly implemented technologies
• Mentoring & Training:
  Provide mentoring and guidance to lesser-experienced engineers and contribute to their professional development. Train production and maintenance groups on newly implemented equipment, components, and technology
• Support:
  Support / assist Maintenance in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures. Provide technical training to maintenance, production, and other internal resource groups
• Hands‑On:
  Working in a hands‑on capacity in a production environment to fully understand scope, impact, and associated challenges. Provide technical support to production, maintenance, quality, and other groups as required

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Clear understanding of machine safeguarding & equipment safety compliance, with experience in CNC and automated conveyance
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing complex automated manufacturing equipment & processes in high-volume production environments
• Work independently with concepts and documentation from prototype to sustaining activities, including automated part conveyance and loading/unloading systems
• Familiarity with Robot & PLC technologies and platforms, their capabilities, and limitations
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work flexible hours and schedules as required
• Work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
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