Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Robotics

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will plan, design, and optimize manufacturing processes. Under minimal supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Group Leader/Supervisor, or Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer provides technical expertise to develop practical solutions for manufacture, testing, and improvement of company products.

 

Acts as the technical leader and point of contact for all assembly, test, troubleshooting, and process improvement activities in assigned areas.

Troubleshoot production floor issues in mechanical, electrical, and software systems. Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Leads by example in all aspects of the job's responsibilities: Safety, People, Quality, Production, and Cost.

Responsible for process maturity in assigned area. Put in place the process measures necessary for monitoring and improving manufacturing processes. Identify opportunities for improvement.

Plan and carry out process improvement projects including redesign of fixtures and tooling, programming automated test procedures, instrumentation and automated data-gathering, improvement of manufacturing process instructions (MPls), improvement of preventive maintenance, measurement capability analysis for critical process parameters, and other activities as necessary to reach business objectives.

Collaborate with R&D on the introduction of new products into manufacturing. Analyze new products for manufacturability and propose solutions. Perform qualification and risk assessment of new manufacturing processes.

Responsible for compliance of manufacturing processes to quality, regulatory, and safety standards. Document activities according to the procedures given in the Hamilton Quality Manual and as required by regulators.

Responsible for maintaining assembly documentation and production routings, Customer Complaint investigations and resolution, and Non-compliant materials investigations, improvements.

Use Hamilton procedures to document and qualify process improvements before release to ensure process integrity. Communicate with stakeholders in Production, Marketing, R&D, Quality, and other departments and address concerns.

Conduct after-action meetings to review the successes and failures from process improvement projects, to share the technical learning, and to demonstrate open and honest communication.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills for writing reports, interfacing with manufacturing, engineering, and cross functional teams.

Technical knowledge and understanding of the following:

Expert Computer Skills (including Excel, Word)

Lean/ Six Sigma principles (and previous application)

Root Cause Analysis

GD&T

Strong Analytical Skills

3D Modeling Software

Project management

Application of industrial engineering

Automation (preferred)

Able to perform assignments under little/general instructions on routine work and general to detailed instructions on new projects/tasks.

Demonstrates full understanding of area of specialization, with ability to work on moderate to large scope complex problems.

Ability to manage, organize, and prioritize tasks in a high pace environment and rapidly adjust to shifting priorities.

Position requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time along with consistent movement on the production floor.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or similar from an accredited college.

5 plus years' experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated competence and experience in troubleshooting, supporting, and improving electromechanical systems.

Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out process improvement projects: Develop the project plan and milestones, establish leading indicators of success/failure, provide timely status updates to stakeholders, and make course corrections as needed to achieve the project goals.

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects.
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth.
• Commitment to sustainable design.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and more.
• Solid stable company.
• Must pass drug and background screens.
• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (provided by employer).

EEO - It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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