Manufacturing Engineer

Wavetronix • Springville, UT • 4h ago

Job Purpose

Wavetronix, the global leader in radar-based vehicle detection technologies, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer whose primary task is to provide support to manufacturing processes through process improvement, machine programming, training, and line optimization. They will be the subject matter expert for all equipment in the sensor and related systems processes, ensuring they are ready for production builds with fixtures, tooling, and keeping the maintenance up to date. They will have the ability to manage improvement projects and show both ROI and cost savings. They will research new equipment and propose new methods and processes for efficiency and scrap reductions. This position is based in Springville, Utah. This position will NOT provide relocation assistance nor sponsorship for an immigration case.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure that the Assembly lines are production ready. This includes programming, fixtures, tooling, maintenance and repair activities.

Be the expert for each piece of equipment in the Assembly line; robots, injection molding equipment, inspection equipment, ovens and test chambers.

Create fixtures and/or tools that assist production personnel in the assembly of product.

Work with production operators and Process Engineers to improve KPI's.

Train and support production personnel in the operation of the equipment.

Initiate and sustain a maintenance program for all equipment.

Ensure that any spare parts needed are available and ordered.

Be able to work with machine vendors for training, repair and proposed improvements.

First 30 Days:

Participate in Wavetronix onboarding

Spend 4 days working with the sensor assembly line in a production capacity

Spend 4 days working with the traffic cabinet device assembly line in a production capacity

Spend 2 days working with the environmental chambers in a production capacity

Spend 2 days with cable assembly and other injection molding operations

Understand and be trained to the Wavetronix system for project and task tracking (ClickUp)

Create SMART goals for the first 6 months

Understand SMT strategies and how you can affect them

First 90 Days:

Gather data and present ideas for manufacturing improvement projects

Complete a process improvement project

Initiate a relationship with each machine manufacturer and sales reps

Create a personal training program for each piece of equipment in the assembly process.

Become familiar with the Wavetronix system for part numbers, prints and drawings and how to submit changes

Create a list of potential projects, time and effort needed for completion and estimated budget along with estimated savings in time, cost or money

Actively maintain tasks and schedule using ClickUp software tool.

First 6 Months:

Continue to use observations and interviews with employees to assess the viability and savings of new projects

Complete 3 or more improvement projects and present them to the manufacturing team with total savings

Become expert in two assembly/test processes

Create a training plan on becoming expert in other assigned processes

First Year and Beyond:

Become expert in an additional four or more processes/equipment

Continue to find new areas for potential savings

Actively contribute to team chemistry through peer interaction and positive team contribution

Participate in leadership development efforts

About Wavetronix:

Wavetronix' purpose is to enable rewarding careers and foster personal development. Today, we meet that purpose by creating innovative technologies that make the world's roads safer and more efficient. Our core values include putting people first and embracing a growth mindset. We lead with insight and innovation; seek out, embrace, and solve difficult challenges; and strive to change the way our customers approach their problems. As a result, we have enjoyed strong growth over the last 20 years. We continue to invest in long-term growth, creating even more opportunities. We work in teams, so we look for people who are humble, hungry and smart (you might want to ask us what that means).

If you share our values and have the education and experience to help us create the most talented work force in the traffic industry, we encourage you to apply.

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