
Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineer
Entegris · San Luis Obispo, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $85k–$90k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Entegris (industrial) in San Luis Obispo, CA.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling, SAP
- Base pay
- $85k–$90k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
The Role
Our Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for working with the various manufacturing managers in developing and implementing world class manufacturing through more efficient and effective methods of producing products and processes, focusing on safety, quality, efficiency and agility through process improvements. Defines and specifies the implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for testing, and evaluating the product to established standards. Acts as a liaison between operations and engineering to ensure consistent performance and development of new products.
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Job Title
Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineer
What You’ll Do
- •Evaluate existing processes and implement new processes techniques to improve product flow, part quality and first pass yields to reduce product cost and lead time.
- •Creates/Revises part instructions and routings and trains production personnel on use, set-up, maintenance, and trouble-shooting process.
- •Works with production personnel to attain 100% on-time shipping performance by eliminating quality issues, design issues, improving capacity on bottle-neck processes and providing continuous support.
- •Initiates and leads lean-sigma projects on key business processes to influence customer satisfaction, waste elimination, total product lead time reduction, cost effectiveness and product/system quality.
- •Promotes and implements use of continuous improvement tools to eliminate non-value-added activities.
- •Develops ROI data for equipment replacement or addition and coordinates design, purchase or construction, and implementation with emphasis on design of fixtures.
- •Develops assembly techniques, procedures and manufacturing cost reduction plans.
- •Participates in 6S and Kaizen activities in all assigned manufacturing areas. Adheres to company established safety practices and promptly reports potential hazards.
- •Authors and/or reviews Standard Operating Process, work instructions, test specifications, and other documents for accuracy.
- •Participates as a team member on New Product Development Teams and analyzes the result of validation and qualification protocols for products, processes, and equipment and work through Release to Manufacturing process to release only capable process to production.
- •Develops and maintains audit functions (product, process, and operating system) ensuring quality systems and products are consistent with internal documentation, standards, and customer requirements.
- •Evaluate facility design and works with Manufacturing and Efficiency Managers to review and adjust layout to optimize maximum output.
- •Ensures feedback and corrective action communication and implementation is consistent with customer expectations.
- •Any other duties as assigned .
What We Seek
- •Bachelor’s degree in M echanical E ngineering , Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or highly related field technical diploma a plus
- •Good visual ability to detest quality defects
- •Lean Manufacturing Certification or experience
- •Experience creating routings, work instructions, ECR/ECO process
- •Strong SAP or other equivalent ERP (Oracle, PeopleSoft) system experience
- •Experience with control systems documentation
- •Excellent written & verbal skills
- •Intermediate Excel skills; modeling, pivot tables, v-lookup, macros
What We Offer
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
- •Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
- •Compensation: $85,000-$90,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
- •Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
- •Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
- •P aid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
- •Education assistance to support your learning journey
- •Values -driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.
Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.
