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Posted on 22-Jul-2010
Manufacturing Engineer

This client is well established, profitable and expanding. They are implementing LEAN and looking to hire someone who can help them raise the bar and champion change as the strive to empowered every worker.

· Creation, assessment, documentation, and improvement of the manufacturing methods

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Posted on 4-Jul-2010

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Posted on 11-May-2010

Plastics Equipment Supply Manager

Large and profitable corporation. Continued divisional growth is creating opportunities. This position reports into the purchasing department.

This Mold and Automation expert’s mission is to support the global capital policy for automation, capital equipment, tooling. As the technical guru for the supply chain department, this engineer will develop a unified capital strategy for a global, multi-site corporation. This person will provide subject matter expertise, bringing in depth plastic mold and machine knowledge and experience to the team.

· Educate team members on the what, where, and why of selecting machines, tooling and molds

· Optimize technical specs and commercial terms to achieve best operational and financial results

· Develop and implement automation, capital equipment, tooling strategy to produce best ROA

· Play pivotal technical role in guiding capital sourcing and supplier management

· Provide Capital Equipment, Tooling, & Automation engineering support to global sites

· Knowledge of Injection Molding Machines, Tooling Molds, and Automation and Auxiliary equipment.

· Must be an engineer with technical depth. Exact experience and titles can vary from Maintenance Manager in a molding facility, Mold Tooling Engineer, Sales/Sourcing Engineer, Product Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Plastics Automation Engineer, to Plastics Manufacturing Engineer, or Ops manager in a plastics house. The key is not the specific title, the key is comprehensive plastics Mold and Automation expertise

· Technical experience with Injection molding machines, automation, molds, dies

· Ability to justify supplier selection strategy on both technical and ROI levels

· Knowledgeable in metals, tools & injection molding machine design, manufacturing, and pricing

Compensation: base salary to 100K; base salary reflects the selected candidate’s directly applicable industry and Capital commodity expertise

The Solid Mechanics Laboratory in the Division of Solid and Fluid Mechanics of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories has an opening in Silver Spring , MD for a Mechanical, Materials, or Biomedical (with mechanics, biomaterials, or materials science concentration) engineer. We require a candidate with extensive knowledge of metallic materials and major concentration in one or more of the following: solid mechanics, fatigue and fracture mechanics, experimental mechanics, materials science and engineering, and engineering and forensic analyses of failed components. We also require extensive laboratory experience including designing and constructing mechanical test fixtures, and experience in computational modeling. Experience with wear and corrosion testing and with orthopedic or cardiovascular medical devices is highly desirable. We will consider candidates at the Ph.D. level. The position involves approximately 50% laboratory research and 50% consulting support for reviews of new medical devices and analyses of failures with existing devices. The position requires excellent spoken and written English. U.S. citizenship is preferred.

Please e-mail cover letter, resume, 2 or 3 first author publications, transcript (unofficial is o.k.) or course list with grades for all degrees obtained, and references to terry.woods@fda.hhs.gov.

This client has had an aggressive LEAN program in place. This candidate will bring LEAN and Six Sigma to the next level at this well established, rapidly growing corporation.

Direct reports: Process Engineering Manager and Facilities Engineering Manager. Responsible for being a hands on manager, supporting manufacturing operations in a LEAN environment and championing continuous improvement philosophies and strategies.

• Manage NPI programs including layouts, schedules, budgets and staffing requirements

• Oversee justification, installation and repair of capital equipment and fixtures

• Recent experience as the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering in a LEAN / Six Sigma manufacturing environment is mandatory

• Proven track record of prolonged, constant, systematic elimination of waste as the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering

• Significant, comprehensive knowledge and real world experience implementing the Lean Manufacturing and 6-Sigma principles

• Considerable NPI experience including the implementation of LEAN / Six Sigma tools to the total product cycle

• Hands-on experience in trouble shooting equipment problems and process improvements

Please respond to: Leslie Gabriele [Leslie@GabrieleAndCompany.com]

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Posted on 09-Mar-2010

INCOM is a manufacturer of fused fiberoptic faceplates, tapers, lightguides, and microwell arrays. Our products have made critical contributions to a variety of industries, including life sciences, medical, dental, scientific, and defense. INCOM has participated in the design and development of large format tapers for X-ray crystallography, microwell arrays for genome sequencing, taper and faceplate arrays for digital medical X-rays, microcapillary arrays for homeland security filtration systems, and inverters for military night vision.

INCOM is currently seeking creative, motivated team players to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Contact us at (508) 765-9151 to inquire about opportunities or email Human Resources at ked@incomusa.com.

Consider joining our team. We're focused on the future.

Incom, Inc.

294 Southbridge Road

Charlton, MA 01507

www.incomusa.com

PROCESS ENGINEER

BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing or other Engineering required. Must have a minimum of 4+ years of proven engineering experience, with emphasis on product and/or process development and documentation in a manufacturing environment.

This position will be responsible for process development, optimization and troubleshooting, as well as the preparation of process routers and drawings for the fabrication of glass fiber optic components. A strong background in the forming, grinding and polishing of glass is preferred.

Responsibilities:

Provides technical support to the manufacturing operation that enhances quality, improves delivery, and reduces costs through product/process improvement, operator training, and equipment selections/installation and prepares process routers and drawings.

The individual in this position will troubleshoot and resolve both short term and long term manufacturing problems that impede quality or cost effectiveness. Optimize Chemical Mechanical Polishing processes to improve cycle time and throughput yields.

Develop and implement new Chemical Mechanical Polishing processes for new products into production. Ensure existing and new products can be manufactured on robust and cost-effective processes by optimizing process settings, tooling, and procedures.

Additional responsibilities include:

Knowledge:

Background in the forming, grinding and polishing of glass or wafers is preferred.
Developing, improving, and implementing production/processing methods and business processes that positively impact cost, quality and safety objectives.
Assisting with the development and administering training on new and existing equipment and products for manufacturing personnel to ensure product/process consistency.
Participate in management team's tactical/medium range decision-making and planning.
Assisting with the management of capital projects and provide technical support for the specification, design, purchase, installation, and commissioning of new equipment, retrofits, and tooling.
Data driven decision making
Proactive in ability to promptly identify process deviations or new process capabilities. Knowledge of glass or silicon wafer manufacturing technologies is preferred.
Ability to draft procedures and operating instructions for process and equipment.
Knowledge of metrology and test methodology employed for controlling polishing processes as well as SOI production in general is a plus.
A Lean/Six Sigma background is preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate and work with operation, equipment and engineering groups as well as presentation to management and occasionally to customers and suppliers.

Core Competencies:

Process troubleshooting and devising corrective actions
Must be a proven team player with good people skills.
Effective communication
Desire to improve. Strive for perfection and balance for priority
Open minded for inputs and suggestions from others

Requires a BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing or other Engineering required. Must have a minimum of 4+ years of proven engineering experience, with emphasis on product and/or process development and documentation in a manufacturing environment.