Manufacturing Engineer
DATE: February 24, 2010
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Mfg Eng Manager / Director of Manufacturing
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for planning and designing manufacturing processes and work flow in our system integration facility. Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plans and coordinates manufacturing processes in manufacturing. Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
- Maximization of efficiency through analysis of physical layout, work flow, assembly methods and workforce utilization
- The Manufacturing Engineer will also assist in determining equipment and tools to be used and oversee assembly process documentation.
- Examining and tendering for new equipment to ensure the highest quality at the best price.
- Develop processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones
- Work with other engineers such as, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, to ensure all product and system requirements are taken into account from the initial product conception to finished result;
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Five to seven years of experience required. Prior experience working with electronic assembly operations or similar type of manufacturing operation extremely helpful. Must be able to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment. Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to interact with a variety of people including senior management and other employees. Must be proficient in the use of Visio, and database management; knowledge of and experience with lean manufacturing concepts required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, government regulations. Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence. Ability to present information and respond to questions one-on-one or from groups of employees and managers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate ratio, percent, proportions, draw and interpret graphs. Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and solve practical problems; deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, sit and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is that of a typical electronic assembly operation with occasional exposure to dust, vapors, heat, cold and noise.
Systems Development Engineer
DATE: February 1, 2010
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Systems Engineering
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to and working with the Senior Manager Systems Engineering, the Systems Development Engineer will be responsible for system design and testing in support of the build of high performance VSAT products for L-3 Communications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. The Systems Development Engineer will be familiar with RF components and communications systems including specification, qualification and documentation of new electronic products. In addition, this engineer will have demonstrated the ability design and develop complex electronic products and/or systems to include all phases of manufacturing and customer support as part of an integrated product team.
- Understanding of communication theory with a practical knowledge of digital, RF, antenna and mechanical design and software development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead integrated product teams in the development and production of complex electro-mechanical products.
- Design of communications systems/products using OEM materials as well as custom electronic circuitry at the component/circuit card level.
- Demonstrated ability to define and meet performance requirements, including generation, management and documentation.
- Judgment and decision-making ability to define and meet product performance requirements.
- Define and carry out integration of L-3 products with customers’ systems or equipment.
- Hands on troubleshooting and integration skills using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum and network analyzers and active loads.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A BSEE or MSEE, with a focus in communications systems is preferred, and two plus (2+) years experience as an electrical engineer working with the design of electronic products. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Working knowledge of PC based tools, including drafting tools such as AutoCAD or similar drawing tools, Microsoft Office Suite, ORCAD or similar schematic capture tools, and bill of material generation and maintenance using enterprise resource planning software such as Macola.
Additional Requirements:
- Maintain high levels of initiative, performance, professional demeanor and judgment.
- Possess poise, politeness, and confidence when communicating with customers, vendors, and peers.
- Able to effectively interface with engineers and representatives of vendors of sub-assemblies and components.
Special Requirements:
- Due to the nature of our work this position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- This position may require overtime, weekend, holiday, shift work and/or non-standard work hours.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, understand and interpret electrical schematics, ICDs, drawings and documentation. Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate ratio, percent, proportions, draw and interpret graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and solve practical problems; deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, talk, see and hear; use hands to finger, handle and feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is that of a typical engineering design with occasional exposure to dust, vapors, heat, cold and noise.
Test Engineering Technician
DATE: February 2, 2010
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Test Engineering Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager of Test Engineering, the Test Engineering Technician is responsible for assisting Test Engineers in the design and implementation of test plans, test procedures, test hardware and test software used during the manufacturing process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Other duties may be assigned.
- Work closely with Test Engineers to assist in the development of effective test procedures.
- Assume a lead role in the design and construction of hardware test fixtures.
- Assist engineers with the construction of software routines which properly exercise the hardware test fixtures and/or the devices under test.
- Train manufacturing personnel in the correct operation of test hardware/software put in place as new procedures and/or test fixtures are introduced.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering technology, or equivalent training from a technical school desired. Non-degreed individuals with appropriate relevant experience and/or training will also be considered. Knowledge of RF principles and the use of various pieces of RF/Microwave test equipment desirable. Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings desirable.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Proven ability to write reports, correspondence and document procedures. Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedure manuals, professional journals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and engineers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, proportions. Ability to apply concepts such as basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee may occasionally stoop or crouch, lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is that of a typical manufacturing facility. The employee may be exposed to fumes, and tools that could cause burns, injury to eyes, or electrical shock. Some occasional exposure to heat and cold in the assembly/warehouse area.
Quality Engineer
DATE : January 26, 2010
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Manager of Quality
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUMMARY:
Under general direction, Designs, installs, and evaluates quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques; designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; analyzes production and service limitations and standards; recommends revision of specifications when indicated; formulates or helps formulate quality assurance policies and procedures. May conduct training on quality assurance concepts and tools. Interfaces with all other engineering components within the organization and with customers and suppliers on quality related issues. The selected candidate must have the ability to perform the essential duties & responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The duties and responsibilities may change from time to time without notice and include but is not limited to the duties described below.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for Quality System Maintenance.
- Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.
- Assist Quality manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management system.
- Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean methods, etc.
- Develop training to build quality awareness.
- Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data.
- Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
- Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions.
- Analyze failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to customer complaints.
- Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.
- Responsible for planning, organizing and managing the overall activities of receiving / outgoing quality functions.
- Continuously improving QA receiving inspection process and procedures.
- Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive actions.
- Manage suppliers’ performance and conduct audits.
- Preparation of QA reports.
QUALIFICATION
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors in Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years experience in electronics manufacturing is preferred.
- Minimum 3 years in quality system maintenance.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledgeable of state-of-art inspection and quality control techniques, procedures, instruments and equipment. Must have knowledge of tenets of Total Quality Management, including continuous improvement and customer focus. Able to work independently and proactively. Must possess excellent communication skills with ability to exchange information and interface effectively with employees and/or customers clearly and concisely. Excellent computer skills (Including, but not limited to: Windows, Office, Visio, Project Manager, Internet).
Technical Customer Service Specialist
DATE: January 16, 2010
DEPARTMENT: Customer Service
REPORTS TO: Manager of Customer Service
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Manager of Customer Service, the Technical Customer Service Specialist is responsible for support in the areas of integration, installation, repair and trouble-shooting of satellite based communications systems (INMARSAT and VSAT).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Configuration and repair of VSAT systems and support the Customer RMA process
- Component and system level testing to validate performance of design
- Contribute as a member of a project team and execute team direction
- Installations and repair at customer sites (may be worldwide) up to 10% Travel
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s degree in electrical or communications engineering preferred; 4+ years hands-on experience in installation, repair and/or use of satellite communications required. Individual must be experienced in the use of database management, mechanical design of wireless communication equipment, and complex communication systems. Knowledge of and experience with IP networks; VolP extremely helpful. Secret clearance highly desired; ability to obtain clearance is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, understand and interpret electronic schematics, drawings and documentation. Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate ratio, percent, proportions, draw and interpret graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and solve practical problems; deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, talk, see and hear; use hands to finger, handle and feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is that of a typical engineering design setting, with occasional exposure to dust, vapors, heat, cold and noise.
Senior Software Engineer
DATE: January 20, 2010
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Director of Software Engineering
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to and working with the Director of Software Engineering, the Senior Software Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and testing a broad range of embedded firmware and desktop software applications used in VSAT satellite communications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Designs, implements, and modifies software and embedded firmware applications.
- Supports fielded software and firmware applications.
- Participates in the product testing process to verify software functionality.
- Participates in the development of requirements for new products.
- Performs unit and system level testing to validate design.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. BSEE, BSCS) and at least 7 years of experience. Must be skilled in C, C++, object-oriented design, multi-threaded architectures, and 8-bit to 32-bit embedded systems development. Must be able to design, implement, and test a solution from scratch. Must be able to understand schematics and operate basic test equipment, like oscilloscopes. Familiarity with the Linux-platform development, RF communications equipment, and IP networking is a plus. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals on a timely basis in a rapidly changing environment. Secret clearance desirable; ability to obtain clearance is required.
COMPETENCIES:
- Able to work independently and as part of a development team.
- Able to effectively interface with technical colleagues.
- Possessing poise, politeness, and confidence when communicating with customers, vendors, and peers.
- Ability to maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment at all times.
- Good decision-making capability and demonstrated ability to define and meet performance requirements.
- This position may require overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or non-standard work hours.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, understand and interpret electronic schematics, drawings and documentation. Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate ratio, percent, proportions, draw and interpret graphs. Ability to use engineering mathematics to solve problems.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and solve practical problems; deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to analyze complex problems and to derive recommended courses of action based on that analysis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, talk, see and hear; use hands to finger, handle and feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is that of a typical professional engineering office with occasional exposure to dust, vapors, heat, cold and noise.
Configuration Manager
Date: January 12, 2010
Department: Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This engineering department position is responsible for managing the configuration management process. The configuration management role focuses on creating, establishing and maintaining an up-to-date record of engineering designs. This position is responsible for the design release process and controls design changes. It is desired that this person will establish and/or improve our existing hardware configuration management policies, methods, and tools.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Manage and improve engineering drawing release and change control processes
- Oversee development and maintenance of CM tools
- Be the inter-department contact point for CM to Engineering and Manufacturing
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates degree required / Bachelors preferred and 5 to 7 years of hardware configuration management experience.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must possess excellent communication skills with ability to exchange information and interface effectively with internal customers clearly and concisely. Must be computer literate and have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Sr. Test Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Test Engineering Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Test Engineering, the Senior Test Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of test plans, test procedures, test hardware and test software used during the manufacturing process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
During the product development cycle, work closely with Development Engineering teams to completely understand new product functionality and testing requirements.
Generate test plans and test procedures which accurately and completely assess the performance of products being manufactured.
Based on the requirements of test procedures developed, design hardware test fixtures and construct, or supervise their construction by others.
Based on the requirements of test procedures developed, design software routines which properly exercise the hardware test fixtures and/or the devices under test.
Train manufacturing personnel in the correct operation of tests put in place. Train these personnel how to correctly interpret the data generated by the tests to assure meaningful results.
Recommend purchases of test equipment necessary to conduct manufacturing tests, when needed.
Direct the efforts of Test Engineering Technicians and mentor them.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering, or Associate’s Degree with minimum 15 years relevant experience; additional training/experience required. High level of RF/Microwave principles, knowledge, techniques, and the use of various pieces of RF/Microwave test equipment required. Must have the ability to understand complex RF systems and read schematic diagrams. Experience programming in one or more of the following required: LabView, C++, Visual Basic (LabView experience highly desireable). Ability to write clear, concise reports, correspondence and document procedures required. Previous experience in a Test Engineering department highly desired.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedure manuals, professional journals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, engineers, and customers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, proportions. Ability to apply concepts such as basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee may occasionally stoop or crouch, lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is that of a typical engineering facility. The employee may be exposed to fumes, and tools that could cause burns, injury to eyes, or electrical shock. Some occasional exposure to heat and cold in the assembly/warehouse area.
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