Manufacturing Engineer
OverviewAugust is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who will monitor the quality and efficiency performance for suppliers and contract manufacturer. Drive continuous improvement through process development, root cause analysis and systematic problem solving. The Manufacturing Engineer will work directly with factories to produce fixtures and molds to support improving manufacturing, assembly, testing and QA processes.Please note - local San Francisco Bay Area candidates ONLY.  No relocation.  Principals only.ResponsibilitiesDesign and debug manufacturing processes and procedures.Continuous improvement of manufacturing methods.Work hand in hand with production technicians to enhance manufacturing processes and troubleshoot issues.Provide technical guidance to manufacturing personnel.Serve as the lead in determining the root cause of persistent problems.Provide analysis and assist with capital equipment justifications.Assist in the maintenance of material specifications, product drawings, and routing sheets.Assume other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as required.Work with new product team to influence design for ease of manufacturing.Continually strive to balance and optimize line throughput, including efforts to minimize any downtime.Work with vendors to drive improvements in efficiencies, process yields and cost reductions.Manage a variable workload to meet/exceed key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as yield, on time delivery, throughput, process capability, OEE and productivity.Drive process and product improvement activities to promote product quality, efficiency and manufacturability using statistical techniques, lean manufacturing tools, Six Sigma, tool/fixture design, design experimentation for process and equipment. 
Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: None
Description: OverviewAugust is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who will monitor the quality and efficiency performance for suppliers and contract manufacturer. Drive continuous improvement through process development, root cause analysis and systematic problem solving. The Manufacturing Engineer will work directly with factories to produce fixtures and molds to support improving manufacturing, assembly, testing and QA processes.Please note - local San Francisco Bay Area candidates ONLY.  No relocation.  Principals only.ResponsibilitiesDesign and debug manufacturing processes and procedures.Continuous improvement of manufacturing methods.Work hand in hand with production technicians to enhance manufacturing processes and troubleshoot issues.Provide technical guidance to manufacturing personnel.Serve as the lead in determining the root cause of persistent problems.Provide analysis and assist with capital equipment justifications.Assist in the maintenance of material specifications, product drawings, and routing sheets.Assume other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as required.Work with new product team to influence design for ease of manufacturing.Continually strive to balance and optimize line throughput, including efforts to minimize any downtime.Work with vendors to drive improvements in efficiencies, process yields and cost reductions.Manage a variable workload to meet/exceed key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as yield, on time delivery, throughput, process capability, OEE and productivity.Drive process and product improvement activities to promote product quality, efficiency and manufacturability using statistical techniques, lean manufacturing tools, Six Sigma, tool/fixture design, design experimentation for process and equipment. 
Requirements: Mid-Senior level experience, Bachelor's Degree education
Fraudulent: No