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Engineering, IT, Telecom, and Scientific Resources
Production Engineer - Components
HEPCO Job Number:
4414
Type:
Direct Hire
City:
Medina
State:
New York
Description:
JOB SUMMARY
- The primary function of this position is to perform component research, component selection, obsolescence management, documentation of electronic components and development of component standards for high reliability product designs.
- Will be responsible for bridging the gap between engineering, purchasing, production and vendors. In addition, this position provides production engineering support to the Inventory Control and Wiring Departments.
- Support the company vision, mission and values while promoting continuous improvement and cost savings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide Component Support - 50%
- Control, develop and standardize electronic component selection, application and specifications.
- Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and suppliers to address component issues.
- Locate suppliers and determine economic order quantities for components.
- Assists in the resolution of supplier problems and provides follow-up and expediting of supplier deliveries.
Handle Component obsolescence - 20%
- Manage component obsolescence, track part life cycles and plan for component end of life.
- Evaluate component substitutions, qualify alternative parts and identify high risk components.
- Locate suitable replacements for obsolete or long lead time parts. Assist with the testing of replacements when necessary.
Provide Production Engineering Support to Wiring and Inventory Control - 20%
- Help manage inventory levels through analysis of purchasing practices and ERP parameter settings.
- Assist in the development of wire harnesses for new and/or existing products.
Failure Analysis - 5%
- Provide support during component and assembly failure analysis.
Additional Functions - 5%
- Serve on various internal committees and/or task forces to assist the company in various programs and/or special projects, i.e. Internal ISA Auditor, IPC Trainer, Outsourcing, Capital Expenditures and Continuous Improvement projects.
Industry:
Engineering
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
Associates Degree and several years related experience will be considered.
Required Experience:
Minimum of 1-2 years experience preferred. Procurement related experience required with at least 2 as an electrical or component engineer preferred.
Working knowledge of electronic components will be key to the selection of a qualified candidate, as well as an understanding of reliability theory and physics of failure.
- Proficient knowledge of products, design and quality.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills essential to interface with Customers, Sales, Purchasing Manufacturing and Engineering Departments.
- Thorough knowledge of ERP Systems for component engineering activities.
- Effective skills in planning, monitoring and accomplishing specific project. Identifies appropriate standards and measures. All with general supervision.
- Work independently, take initiative and prioritize multiple assignments with attention to detail and deadlines.
- Have the ability to establish effective relationships and work in a team environment to meet team and company goals.
- Be able to demonstrate an ability to read a basic component data sheet to create a working test circuit and be able to make appropriate connections from that circuit to bench test equipment for data measurement.
- Knowledge of basic electrical theory including ohms law and basic math skills are necessary to perform in this position.
Duration:
Permanent
Contact Info:
Patrick Carpenter (201) 843-4400 ext. 227
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