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Dexter Magnetic Technologies supplies specialized magnetic solutions and
components to demanding applications in the medical, aerospace, defense,
semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial end markets.
Dexters engineers solve complex customer problems with innovative
solutions, winning business based on quality, customer support, and
application engineering expertise.
For more information on Dexter Magnetic Technologies, please
visit:<https://www.dextermag.com/>.
Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position
The Principal Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for delivering world
class results in design, new product introduction and manufacturing
processes.
Major Responsibilities
- Lead and project manage the development, design and validation of
existing and new manufacturing and assembly processes utilizing 3D
solid-modeling, and world class manufacturing methods with a focus
on employee safety, ergonomics, and lean concepts. Development
should include consideration for direct labor differing language and
skill capabilities.
- Lead the Manufacturing Engineering effort in the New Product
Introduction (NPI) Stage Gate process by executing the following:
- Serve as the thought leader for mechanical design and
manufacturing engineers.
- Expert in new and cutting-edge CNC Machining Competency: CNC
Mill, CNC Lathe, EDM, and grinding experience, Able to produce
3D models for in process material and fixtures and direct CNC
Programmers to make precision parts. CNC Programming Experience
in Mastercam a plus.
- Skilled thought leader in the machining (and micro-machining),
of a wide variety of materials. Ferrous, non-Ferrous, fragile
(I.e., ceramics, rare earth magnet material), and
micro-machining to exacting tight tolerances.
- Expertise in leading projects in an Advanced Manufacturing
Engineering (AME) Role
- Ensure manufacturing process accommodates final machining to
achieve geometrical tolerances.
- Provide expertise and working knowledge of relevant mechanical
standards around part machining, and product design
requirements.
- Determine manufacturing method and estimate setup/run times.
(Takt time/cycle time analysis)
- Support the Teams efforts in the Design Failure Mode Effects
Analysis (DFMEA)
- Lead the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Process Failure Mode
Effects Analysis (PFMEA) efforts on each project.
- Develop control plans and inspection methods.
- Define all materials, tooling, fixturing, adhesives, and methods
of manufacturing, as needed and ensure safety and quality are
taken into consideration throughout the process.
- Create high quality standard work that reduces human error.
- Apply GD&T as required to designs, and components drawings.
- Skilled in the application of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma
Methods.
- Demonstrated experience in developing new approaches in
machining different parts or modifying CNC equipment to push
machine capability.
Salary Range: 150,000-\$165,000
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial
Engineering.
- Masters degree in engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years in a lead/principal engineering role, and minimum
of 15 years experience in an engineering capacity.
- Proven record of successful launch as it relates to new product and
process introduction.
- Proven record of leading cost reduction and continuous improvement
initiatives.
- Expert 3D CAD skills with olidworks, ProE or another 3D package
- Expert drafting and GD & T skills with the ability to perform
tolerance stack up analysis.
- Black / Green Belt / Lean Manufacturing Certification Desired
- Knowledge of magnetic materials and applications a plus.
Essential Skills
- Action Oriented at all times.
- Communication Clear and succinct communication skills
- Technical Competency is a skilled and technically competent
engineer.
- Excellent manufacturing problem solving skills with extensive
knowledge of DMAIC principals; uses rigorous logic and methods to
solve problems producing effective solutions to problem statements.
(8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, SIPOC, etc.)
- Excellent time management skills
- High level of business acumen
- Working knowledge with ERP/MRP (Epicor a plus)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees