Ultralife Corporation is a leading provider of advanced, highest quality products and services ranging from power solutions to communications and electronics systems to customers across the globe in the government & defense, medical, safety & security, energy, industrial and robotics sectors.
Our work environment includes:
Remote workdays
Flexible working hours
Casual work attire
Relaxed atmosphere
On-the-job training
Job Summary:
The individual in this position must possess excellent hands-on ability, insight and mechanical awareness directing efforts on equipment reliability, process uptime, yield improvements and cost reduction. This position will work in a cross-functional team reporting to the Director of Operations with direct responsibility for manufacturing engineering efforts within assigned manufacturing operations.
A major component of this position is working directly with production, operations and maintenance in day-to-day troubleshooting, coordinating repair and improvements to the manufacturing process flow and equipment, to include working with the product development team as new products are designed for manufacturability and process flow and development.
Essential Functions
Troubleshooting, coordinating repair and upgrades of process equipment directly on the production floor.
Participate in cross-functional teams to determine procurement, inspection and disposition of process parts and materials.
Coordinate engineering activities for sustaining products in production and participate in the transition for new products into production among cross-functional organizations (Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Senior Management).
Use Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to increase overall manufacturing capacity and productivity through modification of plant layout, new equipment, modifications to existing equipment and changes in production flow.
Identify and eliminate capacity constraints.
Identify and drive product cost reductions while continuing to meet high quality standards.
Initiate and facilitate continuous improvement lean activities.
Author and revise controlled manufacturing documentation and procedures per ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.
Develop and execute capital equipment procurements and upgrades as required.
Support QMS through development and execution of validation studies, control plans, PFMEA documents, process flows, etc.
Develop tools to track equipment downtime and scrap generation, then use data driven decision to resolve those issues.
Education and Experience
BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing).
7+ years as an engineer in a manufacturing environment.
Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing problems related to materials, equipment, and all other processes on an ongoing basis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Working understanding of operations and manufacturing environments.
Experienced with discreet and fully automated systems.
Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently, set priorities, and allocate resources accordingly.
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
Proficient computer skills (including MS Office, AutoCAD).
Perform other duties as assigned and needed to meet department and/or customer expectations.
The published salary range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.
Ultralife Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 315- 332-7100.