Job Title:  Sustaining Engineer

SUMMARY

The Chemical and Plating Sustaining Engineer is responsible for providing technical knowledge and expertise in monitoring, improving, and developing chemical and plating processes, production sequences, procedures and methods used to support production manufacturing.  This includes development of manufacturing and maintenance plans, assessing and improving processes, as well as identifying and troubleshooting product and process issues as they occur. This engineer may aid in the development of new parts and products, but the role will be primarily focused on supporting products and systems that have already been released.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary focus on process stability, cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency of chemical and plating processes used in manufacturing of AMETEK-Aegis hermetic package products.
• Confer with team regarding manufacturing capabilities to facilitate production processes. 
• Confer with sales/customers concerning product design for manufacturing to ensure quality results. Interpret customer drawings and specifications in relation to capabilities.
• Perform process failure analysis (PFMEA), gap analysis and value stream maps.
• Review and disposition non-compliant material (DMRs and RMAs) to determine root cause and develop corrective/preventative actions.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results. Essential member of team that prepares pending work orders by reviewing/preparing for Package Release consisting of: Bill of Materials, routings, drawings, fixtures/tooling, ECRs/ECNs, and more.
• Close relationship with new product development group (NPD), especially regarding chemical and plating processes.
• Interface with other sites within AMETEK EIP (Engineering Interconnect and Packaging) to establish and align best practices.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company safety regulations and company policies and procedures. 
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or questions from customers.  Ability to effectively present information to sales, customers and upper management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple products through design, manufacturing and assembly.  Quality orientation and high attention to detail.  Ability to work with vendors, customers and employees.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Must be able to perform various functions in support of product development and production support. Experience with Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.). Experience in a production manufacturing environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques preferred.
• Electroplating and/or chemical processing for manufacturing experience essential.
• Manufacturing knowledge essential.
• Experience with multiple analytical techniques (XRF, chemical titration, SEM/EDS, microscopy, etc) preferred.
• Computer proficiency, Microsoft office, MRP essential.
• 5 to 10 yrs of engineering work experience preferred.