Junior Mechanical Engineer

Job description:Summary DescriptionDynamics’ engineering capability includes design engineering, process engineering, and automation engineering.Dynamics’ implementation group works to manufacture our engineered designs, using our engineered processes, and leveraging our engineered automation.The Junior Manufacturing and Operational Engineer will perform as part of our implementation capability. Our implementation capability works closely with our process engineering capability, design engineering resources, and automation engineering resources to conceptualize, develop, test, and implement the process technologies that enable our engineering designs to be manufactured in volume by our automation resources.The Junior Manufacturing and Operational Engineer will be responsible for advancing performance of our implementation domain prospective according to valid and sound scientific and engineering principles such that various methods and tactics can be applied to identify regions of the implementation space where Dynamics Inc. can manufacture and improve its commercial products. Statistical analysis and root cause analysis is included in the capability.The engineer will be required to perform mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and will be part of the operational leadership team managing our various manufacturing resources across our various manufacturing facilities. This role is also responsible for operating manufacturing lines, implementing manufacturing processes, implementing manufacturing automation, training manufacturing team members, qualifying processes, initiating and integrating quality improvement initiatives into the supply chain to reduce BOM and vendor material costs, reduce supply chain risk and develop new material and material sources.Key Performance IndicatorsIdentifying deficiencies in mechanical processes and developing improvementsDesigning and developing prototypesDeveloping, initiating and managing all phases of manufacturing projectsPreparing documentation of critical analysis and providing suggestions for correcting errorsCollaborating with team members proper allocation and tracking of resourcesManage work schedules, manufacturing lines, train manufacturing team members, develop manufacturing profiles to run in different scenarios and to run and lead those profiles in various scenarios.Validate Dynamics process and product quality through testing, analysis and continuous improvement.Develop and initiate process improvement plans and present proposals, status updates and results to Quality Review Boards, Material Review Boards and Process Change Review Boards.Reduce material cost, material scrap and production down time by using SPC / DMAIC methodologies to take immediate and direct actions.Performs assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and applicable industry standardsProfessional QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/combined education, at least 3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment specializing in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering or other advanced technologies and/or disciplines (e.g., physics, applied mathematics, etc.Strong written and oral communication skillsProficiency in relevant computer applicationsUnderstanding of root cause analysis and corrective action developmentPrimary SkillsAbility to work independently and as part of a larger multi-disciplined engineering teamAbility to work with databases to efficiently store, access, categorize and manipulate large amounts of DataExcellent time and project management skillsAbility to lead peopleAbility to digest problems, determine potential solutions, test solutions, and then manage the introduction and maintenance of those solutions.Experimental design and analysisTechnical and scientific communicationAbility to analyze and resolve process issues varying from basic to very complexWorking knowledge of electronic and optical test equipmentSecondary SkillsCustomer relationship managementSolid documentation and technical writingJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:Dental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceHealth savings accountPaid time offReferral programVision insuranceWork Location: In person