Manufacturing Engineer - Thermal Solutions

Wakefield-Vette • Nashua, NH • 1d ago

Wakefield Thermal is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico's businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. Wakefield Thermal is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, Wakefield Thermal designs, manufactures, and sells thermal management products that remove excess heat generated by electronic components.

Our Mission: Our businesses have made an all-encompassing commitment across all levels of the organization to never sacrifice safety. Deliver industry leading quality, and on-time delivery while providing an exceptional customer experience. Position ourselves as a leader in the industry through technological advancements and supply chain excellence. Promote a culture of success and excellence through accountability, collaboration, engagement, and shared belief in our vision.

SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Additionally, the ME maximizes product efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. This is a high visibility role with exposure to multiple layers of the organization and is a key component to the growth strategy planned for Wakefield Thermal.

Responsibilities:

Strive towards a culture of proactive safety.

Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

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.

Creating and maintaining BOMs and production routings for new and existing products within our ERP environment

Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

Works with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.

Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management

Liaise with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

Conducts Value Stream Analysis, manufacturing process flow redesigns, time, and motion studies as part of the planning process.

Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and capture potential efficiencies.

Leads plant employees in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing, and sustaining continuous improvements by utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/ Manufacturing engineering required.

2-3 + years' work experience in a manufacturing facility in an engineering role with proven track record of delivering results. Strong internship experience will be considered in place of.

Fabrication knowledge, (CNC Equipment, machine shop @type environment)..

Proven ability to see facility projects through to completion, on time and within budget.

Able to effectively carry out a vision and collaborate with Production, Materials and Quality teams.

Strong working knowledge of solid works.

Technically proficient in applicable programs relative to process improvement & MS Office.

Ability to present in a clear and concise manner within all layers of the organization.

Strong analytical, organization and communication skills.

A high energy, team player with a go-getter attitude.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office, Plant, Warehouse or Remote locations:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee is exposed to noise. The noise level is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required in designated areas. The employee is required to wear safety glasses when in the plant.

About HEICO:

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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