Job ID: 18095

Position Description:
AMETEK, Inc. is a $4.7B global diversified manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

AMETEK is well positioned in highly competitive market segments, each with compelling growth characteristics. We expect continued business growth through the execution of our four key strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, New Products, and Global & Market Expansion. Supporting those strategies are 17,000 associates employed across 30 countries.

At AMETEK, we are committed to a corporate culture that values diversity and fosters a work environment that enables colleagues to develop meaningful and rewarding careers. We consider ourselves responsible corporate citizens and are committed to operating our facilities in an environmentally responsible manner. We also are sensitive to the needs of our communities, and, as a company, support programs that help those communities meet their health, education and social needs.

AMETEK is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AME) and a component of the S&P 500

About Us:
Vision Research is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. Vision Research manufactures industry leading high-speed digital cameras. Our cameras are primarily sold into industrial, academic, defense and government research facilities. We also have a smaller entertainment oriented camera business. Although not our primary focus, Vision Research has received both an Academy Award and an Emmy for our technical contribution to the entertainment industry. To learn more about Vision Research, Phantom cameras and to get a good idea of the type of images we can collect please go to www.phantomhighspeed.com.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Team . This is a small team so you will be expected to be both the technical leader and an individual contributor. In this role, you will develop processes which cross manufacturing department boundaries. You will be the primary interface between Design Engineering and Manufacturing both during the release of new and the support of existing products. You will be responsible for the overall quality, yield and throughput of our SMT PCB soldering process in addition to manufacturing support responsibilities. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Uses process improvement techniques to improve process flow & product quality
• Works closely with the Quality, Engineering and Service Departments on improving quality
• Ensures that our internal PCB SMT Soldering Line produces quality PCB assemblies
• Works with vendors on new part qualification
• Initiates capital expenditures requests and justifications
• Participates in planning of factory floor layouts to optimize material flow, to create manufacturing cells, and to reduce the cost of manufacturing
• Assures product quality by designing appropriate testing methods and process capabilities
• Participates from the manufacturing viewpoint in the development of new and innovative products to insure they meet cost, quality, reliability, and producibility goals
• Searches out expertise from other sources such as technical professionals in other companies or universities as needed
• Develops project plans and design of experiments
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:
Required knowledge and skills:

• Demonstrated track record of accomplishments in an electronics manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
• Operational knowledge of surface mount soldering processes
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates strong time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects
• Strong background with SMT lines a plus

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Discipline

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex,
age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal,
state or local protected class.

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