Manufacturing Process Engineer - Guadalajara
Mill
Mill is all about answering a simple question: how can we prevent waste? Less waste can save time, money, energy, maybe even our planet. And there’s no better place to start than food. Food waste is one of the most solvable climate problems facing us today. Plus, our trash really stinks. It’s gross, heavy, and our least favorite chore. At Mill we are striving to build a better environment for all, as we take on climate and kitchen change.
About the Role:
As Mill's Manufacturing Process Engineer you will manage and drive the manufacturing processes through which Mill's products are developed and produced. This role will design and optimize systems and procedures used by our Contract Manufacturing (CM) partner and Tier 1 suppliers. Responsibilities will include designing/sourcing fixtures, reducing CT, implementing design and assembly process updates and optimizing assembly line layout.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Mill’s Electrical and Mechanical Engineering product design teams in San Bruno, Ca to perform “Design for Manufacturability” and “Design for Assembly” reviews on new and existing products
- Increase production capacity and efficiency by optimizing manual assembly processes as well as identifying and implementing new and enhanced automated assembly
- Design and develop fixtures/tooling - including selection and coordination with suppliers
- Create, update and maintain manufacturing documents for pre-production and production
- Collaborate with engineering to resolve customer quality issues related to manufacturing process issues
- Qualify the manufacturing process on each new product introduction, including working with our CM partner to ensure appropriate line layout, work instructions, operator training, etc. are in place
- On site support at Sanmina Planta 8 Ixtlahuacan de los membrillos as required
- Drive cost reductions and product quality improvements through manufacturing yield and CT enhancement programs.
- Work with Mill Engineering & Logistics to set up Reverse Logistics Triage Testing systems/processes and work with Mill Customer Service on implementing RMA processes.
Skills/Experience Required:
- Strong electro-mechanical background
- Expert knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, supplier mgt & statistical process controls.
- 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Process Engineer or related field
- Engineering degree (BSEE, BSIE, BSME)
- Knowledge of CAD (NX) and ability to write scripts to aggregate and analyze defect, yield and productivity data
- Exceptional problem solving, communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Expert knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, supplier mgt & statistical process controls.