For a manufacturer of specialty electronics assembly materials (Indium Corporation of America - Clinton, NY): responsible for developing, implementing and supporting optimized manufacturing processes; perform data and material analysis required to improve efficiency, product flow and determine root cause or provide other process insight; apply fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures to assigned projects; develop and implement optimized, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer, product or process specifications, quality requirements and standards while following a structured, in-house developmental process; follow disciplined product/process development and change control methods; develop manufacturing processes by understanding product requirements; research, design, modify and test manufacturing methods and equipment; and confer with equipment vendors; provide hands-on technical support and training for manufacturing processes and personnel; review/approve requirements conveyed on customer prints and specifications to ensure clarity, comprehensiveness and manufacturability; accurately convey all customer-specific requirements on applicable manufacturing documentation to ensure that Production and Quality teams have visibility to the requirements; improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost-reductions, quality improvements and process efficiency into the factory; author complete and comprehensive documentation including, but not limited to, engineering design documents and drawings, operating procedures and work instructions according to established quality management standards; evaluate and analyze process data in order to drive efficiency into the process or determine root cause and corrective actions; apply Statistical Process Control and Lean Manufacturing principles; provide input to project cost estimates, timelines and milestones; keep team members and leaders updated on project status, issues and risk mitigation items;  work independently on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously; perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Engineering, Materials Science or a related field.

2 years of experience in the job offered or 2 years of experience developing manufacturing processes. The required experience must include providing technical support, following a disciplined process development plan and researching and modifying new manufacturing methods. Experience can be gained while pursuing degree.

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, engineering designs and work procedures, lean manufacturing principles and statistical process control tools.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Work Location: Utica, NY.

Hours:  40 per week – Monday through Friday.

Salary: $62,400

To apply please send a resume to Nate Discavage; ndiscavage@indium.com