Manufacturing Engineer I

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Why work for us?

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

Summary:

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by providing technical support for the manufacturing of electronic products by working directly with assemblers, technicians, supervisors, managers and other engineers of various disciplines. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the manufacturing floor.
• Develop and implement product routings.
• Develop specific work instructions by assigned work area.
• Design, develop and/or modify tool/fixtures and identify/spec tools needed for manufacturing.
• Assist in the review and selection of needed equipment and tooling purchases.
• Assist with drawing interpretations.
• Lead continuous improvement activities including assembly and labor reduction efforts.
• Assist with standard labor time analysis. 
• Where applicable, assist with process capability studies.
• Review and approve product design changes.
• Assist with analyzing requirements that flow-down from engineering drawings, part lists, and change orders.
• Member of the Material Review Board, handle material dispositions and standard repair.
• Establish and cultivate a network of support (quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales and marketing).
• Be a technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing and quality.
• Supports the engineering and manufacturing groups with product issues.
• Complete special projects as needed.

Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:

• Have an understanding of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Knowledge in materials, components and processes applicable to electronics and electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis (min/max/RSS) to solve mechanical issues.
• Familiar with configuration control of manufactured items.
• Able to conduct root cause analysis for problem solving.
• Able to read and understand mechanical drawing & electrical schematics.
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills.
• Able to communicate with other departments, including manufacturing, engineering, quality and management.
• Have a working knowledge of Autodesk (Inventor, AutoCAD, etc.) or similar.
• Be an effective listener.
• Be detail oriented and value ownership and accuracy.

Requirements Include:

• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
• Associate’s degree of Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Electronics manufacturing related work experience
• ISO9000 and lean manufacturing experience

Benefits of joining our team!

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

Work Arrangement : Onsite  

Salary Range :    -   

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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