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Insight Global

Manufacturing Engineer

Insight Global, Fremont, CA, United States


Interface with cross-functional teams (design engineering, GA process ME, operations, quality engineering, and supply chain) to review the manufacturing feasibility of product designs in General Assembly to deliver on best-in-class cost, function, and quality metrics.
Provide detailed equipment recommendation for part or all line conveyances, on ground/overhead structures, product transfers, and overall flow for subassembly and/or main assembly lines that is the best for cost, maintenance, product assembly, design for manufacturing (DFM), and overall total cost of ownership (TCO).
Develop process documentation and project planning documents like Request for Quotes (RFQs), project timeline charts, assembly sequence flows, PFMEAs, Quality Control Plans, technical standards, and CAPEX/OPEX analyses.
Support the development and introduction of processes and equipment associated with early prototype builds and highlight key process and equipment improvement opportunities for the final production lines.
Work closely with vendors to develop world-class production lines with unprecedented simplicity, density, speed, and automation.
Work closely with factory design, facilities, and EHS teams to ensure production line layouts and equipment are optimized for the most efficient factory design.
Support the design, installation, commissioning, and ramp of high-volume production lines, ensuring close collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver the line in the shortest possible time and lowest possible cost.
Initiate and drive strategies to rapidly ramp the quality and rate of newly launched production lines to full capacity with a focus on maintaining the highest of safety standards throughout the ramp duration.
Build on the success of existing line layouts, processes, and tooling to further improve material flow, waste reduction, safety, and ergonomics by utilizing lean manufacturing best practices and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Provide leadership to cross-functional teams on manufacturing engineering topics and strive to improve the overall efficiency of the manufacturing engineering team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

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Required Skills & Experience

B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering; or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
5+ years of related experience developing and launching complex assembly processes and equipment.
A can-do attitude with open mindedness and a strong desire to think outside the box.
The ability in taking initiative, managing competing demands, collaborating closely with others, and remaining positive in high-pressure environments.
A demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and make data-based decisions, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their successful and timely delivery.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments, coping with rapidly changing inputs, constraints, and priorities.
Strong familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and 8D.
Hands-on experience with EMS, AGVs, Rollerbed, Shuttle System, Slat, and any other systems with the ability to provide needed design direction.
Good understanding of BOMs, OEE, manufacturability, DFM, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies.
Experience with AUTOCAD, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, and other similar software/tools.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.