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Manufacturing Engineer 2

Silfex · Eaton, OH

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Silfex (industrial) in Eaton, OH.

They ask for
3+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Root cause, DMAIC, SPC, MSA / Gage R&R, GD&T

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How this role compares

Against 54 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $80k–$105k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 62%
  • Tooling 51%
  • Six Sigma 40%
  • New product launch 38%
  • ✓ Root cause 36%
  • Automation 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for DMAIC, MSA / Gage R&R, DOE, Minitab, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Silfex in Eaton

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Company Quality Management System and apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate
  • ◆Apply lean manufacturing concepts, problem solving tools such as Design, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC), 8D, etc.
  • ◆Evaluates existing manufacturing methods and sequences and recommends/implements improvements that increase efficiency, reduce cost, reduce waste, etc
  • ◆Coordinate installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment
  • ◆Participates in the Material Review Board (MRB) recommending alternate process configurations that result in the conservation of material
  • ◆Creates manufacturing methods from prints provided by customers to achieve specifications
  • ◆Take measurements using techniques such as hand gages (including calipers and micrometers), coordinate measurement machines (CMMs), and surface finish profilometer
  • ◆Understands and can apply process control (SPC) and measurement systems analysis (MSA)
  • ◆Prepares reports/presentations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
  • ◆Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Engineering Manager, EHS Manager, and/ or Director of Manufacturing
  • ◆Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments and assisting senior engineers
  • ◆Perform other duties as assigned by department management

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related discipline plus 2-3 years’ experience
  • ✓In lieu of degree, 7+ years of relevant manufacturing and problem solving experience
  • ✓Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, including specifications, customer and internal drawings
  • ✓Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • ✓Understanding of problem solving tools such as cause & effect, design of experiment (DOE) and follow problem solving process such as A3, DMAIC, or 8D
  • ✓Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as trigonometry, algebra and statistical techniques.
  • ✓Ability to utilize software such as Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred ability to use Access and statistical software (Minitab, JMP)
  • ✓Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment
  • ✓Must be able to pay close attention to details
  • ✓Must be comfortable talking to various levels within the company as well as customers

requirements

include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

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From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.

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Essential Function

Creates, evaluates, implements, monitors, and audits manufacturing processes related to silicon and other materials. Responsible for across-the-board manufacturing processes including machining, lapping, polishing, and clean room processes.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision

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