Manufacturing Strategy Engineer

Ascentec Engineering is hiring! We are seeking a Manufacturing Strategy Engineer who will develop manufacturing strategies, systems, and continuous improvement processes to support production build success. The contemplated strategies will result in high- quality products being built within budgeted parameters. This role will also develop sustainable improvements through engagement using a team-based approach and continuous improvement toolsets.

The selected candidate exercises independent judgment to adjust priorities, goals, work assignments, methods, procedures, and techniques for successful project facilitation.

This position is on-site at our Tualatin, Oregon location (not remote / not hybrid) and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities :

• Evaluates and develops engineering plans or work orders to fabricate work aids, fixtures, or other items to assist production in cost reductions for continuous improvement.
• Assists in developing key performance indicators (KPI's) to establish baseline performance metrics on key processes required to assess the impact of change.
• Supports engineering projects by preparing detailed designs from concept designs and written specifications, ensuring manufacturability.
• Confers with outside firms and other staff to resolve manufacturing problems.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives to reduce bottom-line costs in material usage, ergonomic hazards, and labor requirements.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by actively searching for opportunities to improve data quality, delivery / presentation, and facility manufacturing practices.
• Establishes processes to share process improvements between business locations.
• Benchmarks key processes to facilitate best practices.
• Coordinates and develops communications to publish change results and share improvements amongst the various business locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS : To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Salary Description

$90,000 to $110,000 DOE