Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will work directly with production operators and other key stake holders to facilitate various activities to improve the manufacturability, repeatability, and process controls related to XP Power’s HVHP products. The core responsibility of the Manufacturing Engineer is to support the larger team in expanding our current production capacity and capabilities to meet the needs of our customers, implement 6S LEAN methodologies, and improve quality through increased process efficiency and repeatability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to design, commission, and continuously improve electro-mechanical assemblies, fixtures, processes, and procedures to efficiently and repeatably produce high quality HVHP products
• Works closely with Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations and troubleshoot production issues
• Coordinate and execute audits of Bill of Materials (BOMs) and assembly procedures to capture tribal knowledge and ensure all necessary materials are repeatably prepared for production
• Validate production processes and verify execution of those processes on the production line
• Assist in the routine maintenance of test equipment and other key manufacturing equipment
• Fabricate and/or modify existing prototype components and fixtures for current production and New Product Introduction/Development (NPI/NPD) in collaboration with the Design Engineering team
• Identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to improve productivity, efficiency, workmanship, and overall quality of the product
• Utilize and enhance data systems to monitor and improve first pass yield using structured problem solving to identify root cause of failures and consistent process complications
• Responsible to lead and support Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and Kaizen events to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, depending on experience
  • Preferably related to high voltage power electronics or other complex electromechanical systems
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or 5-7 years of related work experience is preferred
  • Experience with Lean / Six Sigma and all associated methodologies
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to meet strict customer-based deadlines
• Proficient in using common desktop applications such as Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to execute requirements delivered in in various formats
• Experience with IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001 and other power electronic manufacturing standards is a plus

Additional Information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers. 

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
• Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability and individual contributions)
• Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
• Mental Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
• 13 Company Paid Holidays 
• Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)
• Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Veterinary Pet Insurance
• Company Social Events held throughout the year
• A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence

About the Company

We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.