Manufacturing Engineer 2

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex's silicon components help make that technology a reality.

At Silfex, we're the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company's products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible - through our people, we help connect the world.

The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits; to learn more about the benefits Silfex offers for this position check out:

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Join our team and help us connect the world and support the technology of the future!

Essential Function:

Creates, evaluates, implements, monitors, and audits manufacturing processes related to silicon and other materials. Responsible for across-the-board manufacturing processes including machining, lapping, polishing, and clean room processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Company Quality Management System and apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate

• Apply lean manufacturing concepts, problem solving tools such as Design, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC), 8D, etc.

• Evaluates existing manufacturing methods and sequences and recommends/implements improvements that increase efficiency, reduce cost, reduce waste, etc

• Coordinate installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment

• Participates in the Material Review Board (MRB) recommending alternate process configurations that result in the conservation of material

• Creates manufacturing methods from prints provided by customers to achieve specifications

• Take measurements using techniques such as hand gages (including calipers and micrometers), coordinate measurement machines (CMMs), and surface finish profilometer

• Understands and can apply process control (SPC) and measurement systems analysis (MSA)

• Prepares reports/presentations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

• Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Engineering Manager, EHS Manager, and/ or Director of Manufacturing

• Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments and assisting senior engineers

• Perform other duties as assigned by department management

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.

• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.

• Communication

• Begin with the end in mind

• Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.

• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 2 years' of experience

• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of relevant manufacturing and problem solving experience

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, including specifications, customer and internal drawings

• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Understanding of problem solving tools such as cause & effect, design of experiment (DOE) and follow problem solving process such as A3, DMAIC, or 8D

• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as trigonometry, algebra and statistical techniques.

• Ability to utilize software such as Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred ability to use Access and statistical software (Minitab, JMP)

• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment

• Must be able to pay close attention to details

• Must be comfortable talking to various levels within the company as well as customers

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.