Create CNC Programs for Multi-axis Mills and Lathes

Recommend, install and implement new machinery

Machine Setups

GD&T / True Positioning

understands machines limitations

Read blueprints

Experience working with tight Tolerances to +/- .001 or better

Fixture / jig design

Solidworks is a plus



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Manpower Engineering has partnered with a growing twin cities company that develops and manufactures minimally invasive neurovascular and cardiovascular products. The organization is currently hiring for a Director of Quality Assurance to lead quality across the organization.

Summary:

The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for the strategic direction, planning, and deployment of the company quality functions to achieve corporate objectives while ensuring full compliance to FDA QSR (21 CFR 820), and ISO 13485:2016 requirements. The position collaborates with senior management staff and all personnel throughout the company on a strategic level to anticipate and prepare for current and future Quality needs.

Responsibilities:


* Provide direction and oversight for the ongoing management of the Quality System.
* Prepare the company for future changes in regulations and standards.
* Support the Product Development function by appropriate allocation of Quality Engineering resources for the purpose of product development and field support.
* Collaborate with the operations leadership team to develop and implement strategic supplier management, including selecting, approving and maintenance of suppliers, including supplier quality plans, process plans and validations.
* Direct Quality Control and Quality Assurance functions to ensure product quality and continuously improve both product and process quality.
* Act as primary contact for FDA and Notified Body quality system audits.
* Support the Regulatory function by implementing appropriate compliance strategies.
* Provide systems for the collection, analysis and communication of quality data.
* Oversee Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) system and ensure overall health and adequacy.
* Responsible for planning, scheduling, and preparing Management Review based on established frequency schedule.

Qualifications:


* 7+ years of work experience in quality engineering within related medical device environment required
* 3+ years of experience in management required
* Lead Auditor (ISO 13485) certification
* Formal Management and Leadership training desirable
* Ability to facilitate the development of direct reports
* Ability to manage tight timelines and budgets, and changing/conflicting priorities
* Experience leading quality organizations supporting, product development, purchasing and/or production functions
* A strong background in quality systems, including implementation of ISO 13485, technical files, and FDA QSR compliant systems
* Additional experience in operations, engineering, supplier relations, inspection and test, auditing, product development required

Summary - Manages and directs a staff of employees in the maintenance of machinery, buildings and grounds; assures the optimal functioning of building systems including mechanical, fire/life safety, production machinery etc.; ensures efficient delivery of departmental services to clients; responsible for establishing the maintenance of a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; performs a variety of complicated tasks; leads and directs the work of others; a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Responsibilities -

* Responsible for managing the safe performance of the maintenance workforce while driving overall continuous improvement in the area of safety
* Responsible for maintaining all production and non-production equipment, facility wide, within fiscal guidelines, while maintaining safety and quality
* Responsible to maintain and improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs insuring timely completion of related work
* Responsible for developing and maintaining a maintenance management process including, but not limited to, maintenance scheduling, planning, history, capital project management and spare parts
* Define job expectations and performance goals for maintenance function
* Determine and assign priorities to multiple projects, coordinate the departmental workload of employees who repair and maintain buildings/facilities
* Oversee layout of equipment, office, and production facilities.
* Work with the Health, Safety and Environmental group to formulate general safety policies and procedures
* Oversee contractors for facilities renovation projects entailing, HVAC, electrical, production floor arrangement, etc.
* Oversees the preparation of work instructions and pre-established guidelines for staff to perform the functions of their job
* Responsible for managing the security of the facility
* Responsible for managing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal customers as well as outside vendors
* Must possess the necessary skills to troubleshoot machine problems and have the ability to assist in the repair of equipment



Qualifications -



* Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Technology or equivalent experience required
* Computer skills with MicroSoft Office and AutoCad preferred
* Proficiency with blue print and electrical diagram reading required.
* Structural, Hydraulics, Electrical, Pneumatics and Mechanical background preferred.
* Experience with maintenance management systems, project management and previous supervisory or management roles.
* 7-10 years working experience in a facilities and maintenance environment
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes in an industrial, construction, and/or project engineering environment.
* Familiar with machine tools and standard shop tools
* Able to simultaneously manage both small and large projects with a high degree of success.



Physical Demands -

* This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Manufacturing Engineer | Direct Hire | Machine Shop | Fridley, MN

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer develops process routing, CNC programs, tooling, and fixtures to be used in the manufacturing processes.

Essential Functions

· Develop manufacturing processes utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, components, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, and assembly methods.

· Develop CNC programs for 2 and 9 axis lathes; 3, 4, and 5 axis mills; and mill-turns using Esprit programming software for both mills and lathes. Verify using simulation software (NCSIMUL).

· Develop operation sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (KeyCreator and SolidWorks) for parametric modeling, simulation, analysis, and product documentation.

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

· Sets machine sequence set-up and cycle times for the manufacture parts to customer requirement.

Required
High School Diploma
5 axis experience
Mill Turning experience
CNC programming experience
Engineering experience
Worked w/ complex parts before

his position evaluates and configures manufacturing processes and systems or maintenance processes and equipment to reduce cost, improve sustainability and efficiency and develop best practices within the production process.
Investigates and troubleshoots manufacturing processes or equipment; proposes and drives the implementation of solutions to identified processing or equipment problems. Improves process capability volume; maintains and improves quality standards; develops innovative solutions. Develops and implements operating disciplines that result in safe and efficient plant operation. Evaluates manufacturing systems; proposes and implements improvements on processes or equipment as appropriate. Assesses processes; takes measurements; interprets data; tests new processes; proposes changes, updates, or other adjustments. Collects data required to make improvements and modifications as assigned. Uses scientific principles to determine process efficiencies. Ensures equipment works as specified and at appropriate capacities; drives the implementation of solutions when equipment is at less than appropriate capacity.
Uses simulation software when needed; establishes best practices for production methods. Maintains manufacturing reliability; improves production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. Ensures that actions taken by operations enhances reliability. Works with equipment designers and manufacturing personnel to develop cost-effective work production processes.
Serves as mentor to lower- level engineers; assists with their training as required.
Oversees work by lower-level engineers; provides feedback as appropriate.
Assists in scheduling and coordinating work to meet tight deadlines; stays within financial budgets. Liaises with various engineers, planners, operations personnel, and other departments as necessary. Communicates regularly to plant operators, understanding and responding to their operational concerns and suggestions. Collects, records, and transcribes data

Imagine working for a company that invests in you and your career, providing the training, mentoring, development and support you need to be successful now and in the future. If you want a career without limits with a market-leading, global company where you can have a true impact, then this is the opportunity for you. You will do more than make a living, you will make a difference!

You will be provided an attractive compensation, top-notch benefits, and an ideal working environment that supports your professional development and career goals.



Responsibilities:

* Leads team in the achievement of organizational and quality objectives and goals.
* Constantly assesses the team's skills and trains where necessary to maintain the highest level of quality engineering excellence.
* Provides significant guidance regarding technical strategies and approaches; works cross-functionally in identifying and resolving technical issues. Performs quality engineering duties, as needed.
* Ensures support for the nonconforming material and product processes which includes but is not limited to disposition, investigation, CAPA/corrections and customer communication. Is very fluent, effective, and comfortable with participating and leading customer interaction in diverse activities.
* Promotes continuous improvement through identifying and implementing improvements to manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and quality systems.
* Effectively interacts with the development team to support transfer of product from development to production.
* Supports and/or leads review of process changes and customer approval requirements.



Qualifications:

* BS/BA degree in Engineering or other technical discipline
* 6+ years of experience in quality engineering within the medical device industry
* 3+ years of experience in a formal leadership/management role
* Experience with ISO 13485 and/or 21 CFR 820 standards and regulations
* Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis, root cause analysis, FMEA, project management, SPC, Six Sigma Tools and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
* Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, mentoring, coaching, and strong problem solving skills required
* ASQ certified QE/CMQ a preferred; Green Belt or greater and Lean certification desired

Mechanization Team is currently seeking a Toolmaker/Machine Assembler to work in our department that builds custom-engineered equipment for our manufacturing sites. The successful candidate will possess good communication skills, good organizational skills and be able to work well individually or with a team. Desire to travel is a plus.

Successful candidates Must possess:

Tool and die-making /assembler experience.
Must have the ability to assemble/Debug tooling from complex assembly prints.
The ability to be able to operate, Vertical Millers (Prototrak control), Lathes, and Surface grinders
Mechanical Assemblers build new equipment from complicated design drawings, integrating fabricated parts as well as tooling and purchased devices. They have a strong mechanical background and solid diagnostic skills. They must be well-versed in all aspects of tool room equipment and fabrication and are comfortable with standard measuring equipment.

This is not a PCB assembly position; we are looking for someone who can build mechanical/highly automated assembly equipment.

Careers that have the required foundational skills that are desirable for this position are:

Toolmaker/Machinists

The qualified candidate will be expected to:

Have good oral and written communication skills.
Have skills to read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and shop orders.
Have skills to determine setup, production methods, and sequence of operations.
Have the ability and flexibility to work additional hours and/or days as required.
Fit and assemble components from detailed drawings and schematics to construct, rebuild, and repair machinery and equipment using, all standard tool room equipment, hand and power tools.
Assist with machine start up and testing: assembles, sets up, and operates machine to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer's specifications.
Perform troubleshooting of equipment and accessories.

Fully trained and competent Mechanical Assemblers will have versatile skills and in-depth knowledge of:

Mechanical Assemblies and Functionality
Hydraulics - pressures as high as 60,000psi
Pneumatics - pressures as high as 4,500psi
Blue Print Reading
Precision Measuring Instruments (Micrometers, Calipers, etc.)

Job Requirements:
A high school degree or equivalent is required, plus the ability to work with other people in teams.
The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, who will take direction from other people but also take initiative.
Applicable Trade School experience is a plus
Ability to read and understand mechanical prints
Ability to use hand tools. And have their own basic Machinist and assembly hand tools
Conventional machining capability
Ability to work safety in a hazardous environment
This candidate should have 5+ yrs experience in the assembly of electro-mechanical machines or consumer products.

This role has the following accountabilities:

1 Plan:

1 Prepare a product line business plan annually, or more frequently as required, detailing improvement actions, strategic initiatives and expected results. Establishes detailed tactical and strategic plans that meet long and short-term product line objectives.
2 Develop and update product and technology roadmaps which address lucrative market opportunities, those requiring competitive advantage to satisfy unmet needs
3 Monitor and assess impact of industry technical trends and new technology development in the field and make recommendations accordingly.
4 Establish meaningful measurable goals for direct reports and continually reviews performance, recommends pay increases, disciplinary actions and other personnel changes.
5 Establishes goals and improvement strategies for model families and product related processes. Manages projects in conjunction with engineering, manufacturing, and other functions to improve technical performance and cost competitiveness.
6 Maintains a clear understanding of key competitors, competitive strategies, strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
7 Ensure appropriate representation in applicable industry association and standards committees.
8 Maintain compliance to current applicable regulatory and industry standards and customer specific requirements as applicable.

2 Execute:

1 Continually review product line performance relative to financial plan and market trends.
2 Drives a customer-focused culture throughout the product line organization.
3 Interact closely with Market Directors to understand market trends and drive growth in key market segments and growth applications.
4 Assist with new sales opportunities as required. Helps coordinate between sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing and the customer.
5 Champions and promotes the product line to maximize market share position and sales revenue with distribution partners. Provides product and application training to internal Sales team members and channel partners.
6 Drive market communication activities in close alignment with the Market Director and Marcom; contribute website content for optimal promotion of products and capabilities.
7 Review and approve or reject Engineering Change Requests. Coordinate customer approvals when required, including managing the end-to-end Product Change Notification process.
8 Review and advocate for or reject CAPEX requirements across Engineering, Production, and Facilities.
9 Plan, prioritize, schedule, and provide overall resource management for the product line to establish and achieve short- and long-range goals and objectives. Engage, as needed, with outside consultants, suppliers, agents, contractors, and other professional individuals on matters affecting product line planning, operations and market penetration

Sales Engineer



Position summary:

The ULS sales engineer is a champion and advocate for our ULTRA technology and plays a critical role in the "Industrial market" sales process while also providing technical knowledge and assistance to ULS GCAMs and Channel Partners. The sales engineer owns the technical aspect of the Industrial-market sales cycle through a variety of activities, such as demonstrating system capabilities, including software or application demonstrations. The sales engineer engages in pre-sales consulting with prospects while working with the AMPC to produce benchmark samples to meet customer requirements and to uncover additional applications of ULS technology to expand the value of ULTRA technology within the customer's business. Sales engineers continually collaborate with ULTRA customers (post-sale) to maximize ROI by assisting customers with new value-creating processes and usages of ULTRA laser material processing technology.

Responsibilities and duties:

* Ensures ULTRA customers have all information needed to make well-informed purchase decisions
* Works in tandem with GCAMs and Channel to sell across a wide variety of Industrial-market customers across key verticals (MedTech, Electronics, Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Materials Manufacturers, Converters, Higher EDU R&D)
* Drives sales discovery in customer meetings to uncover prospect/customer business and technical requirements that map to ULS technology solutions
* Anticipates and overcomes technical objections to grow and accelerate sales opportunities and provide the right solution to our customers
* Demonstrates system capabilities, including software or application demonstrations
* Consults with customers to develop new usages and applications of ULTRA technology
* Trains Channel Partners such that they obtain a higher degree of technical proficiency and self-sufficiency
* Transfer knowledge to Channel Partner resources, while serving as their technical resource to drive sales opportunities forward

Education and qualification:

* Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering degree from ABET-accredited college or university
* 0-2 years of experience in technical sales or sales engineering
* Working knowledge and experience with CAD software (Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc.)
* Working knowledge of analytical instruments used in materials science and high precision machining
* Outstanding communicator (oral and written) toward a technical audience
* Ambition to work with end customers to solve their material processing and business problems
* Highly adaptable and able to work effectively with incomplete information
* Naturally inquisitive and outspoken
* Sound judgement and business sense
* Resilience and tenacity
* Teamworking ability

POSITION SUMMARY
Primary duties will be to develop shop drawings and parts detailing using Autodesk Inventor, building envelope, skylights, canopies and vertical wall panels.
Other duties will include preparation of detailed bills of materials, fabrication drawings and details of aluminum structural components. Specific product training will be provided.

ESSENTIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Design and detailing projects using Inventor and in‐house programs.
· Follow up on submittals.
· Coordinate designs with architectural and structural drawings.
· Study specifications, determine optimal product for requirements and properly apply this knowledge to the design.
· Communicate verbally and in writing with internal departments.
· Work within a team environment of management, sales, and manufacturing.
· Provide fair, friendly and consistent customer service.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications
· Must be proficient with Inventor and ability to read architectural and structural drawings.
· 2 to 5 years' experience as a detailer in the architectural products, structural steel, curtain wall, metal panel, glazed structures, ornamental steel or building envelopes industry.
· Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
· Ability to read and understand both architectural and structural drawings
· Must be able to work under time constraints
· Good 3D and math skills


· Well organized and flexible to schedule
· Basic understanding of field installation principles preferred

Personal characteristics:
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - a real team player
· Independent and entrepreneurial attitude - will need little direction from managers to accomplish objectives
· Strong multi‐tasking capabilities - adapt at deploying multiple resources and
optimizing performance
· A practical and resourceful problem-solving capability

An Electrical Control Technician will be primarily responsible for the safe rectification of machinery and equipment used in the various production plants and throughout the facility as directed by Supervision or Company dictated equipment priority. The Control Technician must be able to work on all facility wide electrical systems. A good understanding and experience of all mechanical and electrical disciplines is needed, these would include hydraulics and pneumatics.

The following are some of the skills that are essential:

Experience and technical knowledge of the operation of AC and DC drives.

A thorough understanding of speed feedback devices theory and operation.

An understanding of temperature control and temperature components.

A good understanding of PID and control loops.

A good understanding of Ethernet communications and connections.

Proficient in PLC and HMI systems, to include communications drivers and connections, PLC program navigation and controlled manipulation.

A thorough understanding of all electrical components and electronic devices.

Show an understanding and demonstrate the processes involved in diagnosing defective components, motors, drives and electronic components.

Able to demonstrate the ability to use diagnostic equipment.

Experience with selecting electrical components when original OEM components are not available.

The candidate must be a Team player and be willing to share his knowledge freely. The candidate will be required to work with all team members undertaking any and all roles from leading a task to cleaning up after a task.

A successful team member will have extremely good work ethic and a great punctuality and attendance record.

Growing, well-established company in Buford, GA searching for Electromechanical Maintenance Technician will provide weekend support, working a 12-hr shift (7am-7pm) rotating schedule (Sat/Sun/Mon of week 1 and Sat/Sun/Mon/Tue of week 2). In this diverse position, the Electromechanical Maintenance Technician will utilize their skills and knowledge to maintain manufacturing equipment.
The Electromechanical Maintenance Tech candidate will possess:


* Minimum of 2 yrs electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience, including A/C inverters and frequency drives, hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge and troubleshooting experience, required
* Technical or vocational training preferred.
* Two years electrical experience in electrical and electronics troubleshooting preferred.
* Experience with PLC's, welding, and machining a plus.
* Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, and engineering sketches.
* Must have intermediate skill level in MS Word and Excel as well as working knowledge of a CMMS.
* Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
* Must have own basic hand tools

Responsibilities

* Model the "safety first" behaviors we expect of all associates by ensuring that operational procedures, equipment, and processes are designed to provide a safe work environment.
* Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electromechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process. Perform operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
* Dismantle, adjust, repair, assemble and rebuild equipment, electronic system circuitry and computerized systems according to layout plans, blueprints, manuals, rough sketches or drawings. Perform routine maintenance of manufacturing equipment according to preventive maintenance procedures.
* Perform preventive maintenance, maintaining prescribed maintenance schedule.
* Maintain logs and records indicating malfunctions.
* Perform equipment modifications or other tasks to support manufacturing operations as directed by manufacturing engineers (e.g. install electrical conduits, wires, sensors, and controls per manufacturing/equipment engineer's specifications).

Our client within the consumer products industry has an immediate opening for a PRINCIPAL DESIGN ENGINEER to be responsible for planning, controlling and coordinating engineering and design activities related to new and existing company products. This position will work with all departments within the company to ensure that product specifications, performance, durability, quality, cost and manufacturing requirements are met. Engineers who are interested in technical leadership and/or people management career paths should apply for this opening. This position is located in St Paul, MN and is a direct hire.



Position Responsibilities:

* Creates new and innovative products, product enhancements or new technologies to meet market needs
* Plans, designs, implements and executes R&D and custom engineering projects assuring that quality, reliability, serviceability, safety, cost/performance objectives are established and met
* Able to manage the engineering element of new product programs including requirements delivery, budget, schedule and capacity planning
* Work closely with customers worldwide to design new innovative products
* Performs all necessary structural and motion calculations required
* Ensures that designs meet the structural and ergonomic requirements as defined by the customer and any state and federal regulations
* Conduct regular design reviews to assure that designs meet required specifications
* Work closely with manufacturing, quality control and procurement for the implementation of new products
* Review all documentation for design feasibility and accuracy
* Keeps abreast of new design, manufacturing and material development practices



Position Requirements:

* BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Advanced engineering degree desirable.
* 15 years' experience in engineering design environment
* Technical leadership and/ or people management background is HIGHLY preferred
* 2 plus years' experience in design of consumer or industrial products (electro-mechanical and mechanical) is preferred, but not required
* 5 plus years' experience in areas of machine design, sheet metal, injection molding and aluminum alloy castings desirable
* Clear understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, welding, injection molding, extrusion and casting
* Proficient in Excel, Word, project management software and SolidWorks (or other 3D parametric modeling software)

What you develop:


* Support our client with electrical erection and commissioning of designed and manufactured machines.
* Oversee the electrical subcontractor for daily assignments and overall coordination to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and quality.
* Maintain regular contact with technical support team located at the head office to receive support and provide updates.

What you bring:


* Rhode Island electrician license with at least 5 years' experience in machinery industry
* Engineering Bachelor or similar level
* OSHA 10 certification.
* Mobile Equipment Operator Certification (type ANSI 92.5 and 92.6).
* You have mastered the ability to read technical drawings (mechanical and electrical).
* Strong customer service, interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Fast-thinking and know how to adapt quickly to any situation.
* Attention to detail and quality.
* Must have a valid driver's license and a clean criminal record.

Knowledge Requirements:

* Preferred- sales experience with industrial equipment - Lead customer oriented product development projects with your team!
* Technical Engineering Background, mechanical or electrical engineering.
* AutoCad, SolidWorks, or similar
* Project Management
* SAP or other ERP system is a plus
* working directly with Customers, presenting technical solutions or options
* Preferred- experience working with industrial automation or custom applications for clients or related equipment (i.e. management, sales, engineering or service)
* Preferred: extensive knowledge of the manufacturing process of capital equipment, including the designing of sheet metal and structural weldments; Preferred- mechanical design experience
* Preferred-Engineering degree - Electrical, Mechanical, etc.
* Knowledge in AutoCAD, Pro-E and SAP software will be an advantage

At MPE, we realize your potential cannot be captured in a resume and that you're much more than a job title. We understand you are an exceptional individual with endless possibilities and that it is not just what you can do that is important, but also what you want to do. If you are interested in engineering careers in the Metro Detroit or West Michigan areas, email me and let's discuss your career goals.

- Mark Ondersma, Search Consultant, Engineering.

Engineering Technician I - Fremont, CA - $21.00 per hour

What's in it for You?

*1-year contract, potential to be extended
*Day and Swing shift - Monday to Friday
*No weekends
*Clean and safe environment

What is the Job?

*Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment.
*Manages a variety of engineering services functions that could include drafting, design support, document control or similar engineering support activities
*Uses manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus

What Do You Bring to the Job?

*High School Diploma or equivalent
*Previous experience in Engineering Technician or Operator is a Plus
*Ability to pass a background check
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