Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Vuzix Corporation

West Henrietta, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Processes, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, ISO 9001:2015 Standards, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, SolidWorks, Automation, Six Sigma, Optical Inspection, CMM, Teamwork, Communication, Organizational Skills

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Description

Description Position Summary: The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for contributing to the design of production machinery and will identify and recommend solutions to production problems related to materials, processes, and tooling. They will troubleshoot and diagnose assembly processes and reduce total defects through the analysis of data and corrective actions. This position will also support the functions of the WG Engineering Department to meet the requirements of the relevant ISO 9001:2015 standards based on the quality objectives established by Top Management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design and/or enhance manufacturing processes to assemble a bill of materials into a final product. Utilize methods for waste minimization within a manufacturing system and address productivity. Lead process improvements and controls through use of analysis and inspection/validation techniques Document Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions. Generate, validate, and update as needed assembly work instructions in a clear and presentable configuration. Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. Support both assembly floor priorities and longer-term development project activities. Meet required ISO 9001:2015 standards and necessary training based on the relevant Quality Objectives. Competencies: To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Written Communication – Read and interpret written information effectively, write clearly and concisely, adapt writing style for different audiences. Verbal Communication – Give focused attention to what others are saying, take time to understand what and respond when appropriate without interrupting, speak clearly and effectively express ideas and opinions, adapt and react professionally in both positive and negative situations. Teamwork & Collaboration – Balance team and individual responsibilities, consider others’ views objectively and with openness to changing your own, give and encourage feedback, contribute to a positive team dynamic, prioritize team success over personal interests, work effectively across departments toward company goals. Professionalism – Interact with others in a considerate manner, follow through on commitments, react well under pressure and preserve confidentiality, control emotions, and accept responsibility, maintain focus on solutions and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Motivation & Initiative – Demonstrate persistence and ability to adapt to changes in daily workflow and overcome obstacles, ask for and offer help when needed, work independently when required, volunteer readily and look for ways to improve and create successful outcomes, positively contribute to overall work environment. Respect & Integrity – Treat people with respect, work ethically and with honesty and integrity, inspire the trust of others, demonstrate appreciation and sensitivity for cultural differences, help promote inclusion and understanding of the value of diversity, embrace differences and support a harassment-free environment. Requirements Minimal Qualifications: Minimum bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent. Knowledge of standard manufacturing techniques such as fastening, structural adhesive bonding, hand assembly/low volume operations and tools and functional product testing. Experience with precision alignments and tolerance analysis. Use of techniques such as additive manufacturing/3D printing to create assembly floor aids and holding fixtures. Experience with methods for process improvement and control. Knowledge of incoming inspection and validation techniques, such as optical inspection and CMM. Basic knowledge of the requirements of an ERP system for product specifications and bills of materials and routings. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in additional disciplines such as electrical/electronic, computer/data acquisition, optics. 5+ years of experience in new product introduction and sustaining engineering. Working knowledge of SolidWorks and PDM. Experience in utilizing automation such as robotic assistance and metered dispensing systems, PLC, and Vision Systems as utilized for aiding productivity in manufacturing. Knowledge of Six Sigma analysis for process improvement and control. Experience providing input on existing and forthcoming designs as related but not limited to DFMA. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Travel: Negligible. Physical Demands: Frequently required to sit, speak, hear, see, and perform repetitive motion (data entry). Occasionally required to lift or carry (10 lb. minimum). Reasonable accommodations will be made available if applicable.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will design and enhance manufacturing processes while troubleshooting production problems. They will also support the WG Engineering Department to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.