APN Software Services Inc is hiring: Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Wichita

Senior Manufacturing Engineer with the experience and drive to provide leadership in and individual contributions to our product quality, process excellence, and cost reduction activities.

This position will directly support new product introduction and perform secondary support for AvComm and contract manufacturing sites.

Prior experience in the field of RF/microwave test equipment or similar high complexity electromechanical assemblies is strongly preferred.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive Design for Manufacturing/Design for Service activities from initiation through R&D implementation of recommended design changes

Development of strategic manufacturing processes in support of new product introductions

Development of manufacturing process capacity models

Participate in and/or lead technical teams as required

Define, specify, and communicate expectations for quality outcomes through the creation of standardized quality specifications and work instructions

Research, evaluate, justify, and recommend capital equipment for manufacturing processes

Evaluate existing manufacturing processes for product hardware of above average complexity and work with both internal and external 3rd party partners to define, plan, and implement product and process improvements Evaluate Product Quality data (Annual Failure Rate, Initial Delivery Error, Manufacturing Yield, etc.) to identify opportunities for improved product quality and cost reduction

Conduct failure analysis activities that identify the failure at the component level, design a data-driven plan to address the failure, and drive implementation of the necessary corrective actions

Use Design of Experiments, 8-D, Kaizen, and other formal failure analysis techniques

Assist in identification and qualification of new mechanical component suppliers

Evaluate existing mechanical components (including fabricated metals, plastics, and printed circuit boards) for cost reduction, assurance of supply, and quality improvement opportunities

This position may require up to 15% domestic and international travel Qualifications for Senior Manufacturing Engineer

BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Material Sciences Engineering

5+ years' experience in a technology driven industry; low-volume/high-mix/high complexity product experience preferred

Demonstrated ability to influence cross functional teams and external 3rd party partners

Experience driving product and process cost reduction activities

Experience performing failure analysis of complex systems and components

Proficiency with Creo and/or SolidWorks preferred

Ability to prepare and conduct effective presentations

Internal and contract manufacturing support experience

Ability to work independently and demonstrated track record of delivering results in a dynamic technical environment