SPX Communication Technologies

SPX Communication Technologies

Manufacturing Engineer

  • Fremont, CA, USA

For more than 45 years, TCI has been a market leader in the development of innovative, high-performance communications, spectrum monitoring and communications intelligence systems. TCI’s diverse experience delivers proven solutions for regulatory compliance, monitoring and security, and communications intelligence applications. With advanced spectrum mapping and analytics, data recording capabilities and precision geolocation technology, TCI systems provide vital data for government and military agencies in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Job Summary 

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for TCI’s manufacturing/quality processes. The Manufacturing Engineer is involved in the design of the company’s manufacturing/quality processes and once the process is in place, this individual is responsible for running and maintaining the process as well as seeking ways to continually improve the process. The process of continuous improvement requires the Engineer to continually find ways to improve quality and efficiency, both of which lead to a better product and reductions in the cost of producing the product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Duties

Manufacturing Engineering Functions:

    • Assist in Manufacturing-related activities that add strategic value to the business. This may include, but is not limited to process and procedural development activities, continuous improvement actions, such as lean manufacturing, process mapping and streamlining.  Sub-activities in this area would also include analyzing and planning work force space requirements to enable one-piece flow, kanban, and visual floor management.
    • Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
    • Incorporate or investigate new methods and processes to improve existing operations or resolve operational issues such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
    • Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures
    • Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness
    • Lead / support internal and external validation (supplied component validations) activities for new products, processes, changes and transfers as required.
    • Provides technical guidance as needed to manufacturing and hourly technical personnel during the start-up of new or changed products and processes. Uses good decision making, problem solving and trouble-shooting techniques to minimize the potential or correct ongoing manufacturing quality issues.

Other Duties

Quality Management System Functions:

    • Evaluate and audit processes, policies and programs as it relates to regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, ensure corrective action closure and drive process maturation activities to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the system. 
    • Conduct internal audits of the quality, manufacturing and other systems, prepare reports, monitor corrective action/preventative action plans and report on progress for management review. 
    • Prepares and communicates periodic reports summarizing key data and measurements.
    • Ensures and drives ongoing compliance with required third party registrations such as ISO9001:2015, OSHA, EPA, Insurance Inspectors, Fire Department, etc.)
    • Works with new or existing customers and internal departments on product feedback issues. 
    • Work closely with operations to implement corrective actions through root cause analysis and FMEA evaluations.

Education and Experience

Knowledge Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.  
  • Experienced in lean manufacturing, electronics testing techniques and quality control methodologies.
  • Understanding of process improvement methodologies and tools (Lean, Kaizen, Visual Factory, etc.). 
  • Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining Quality management system requirements such as ISO 9001:2015
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite required (primarily Word, Excel and Visio).
  • Proficiency in process analysis techniques (statistical analysis, problem solving, process mapping). 
  • Experience with QMS and process tools. Excellent technical skills with systems, databases, spreadsheets, process mapping etc. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical and mathematical skills. 
  • Excellent training and presentation skills with solid communication capabilities and practices, both oral and written. 
  • Ability to quickly grasp complex business and technology problems and drive them to resolution.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to motivate teams and others, maintaining a persuasive credible and approachable presentation style.
  • Must be of a U.S. person due to position requiring access to information and/or materials that are controlled under the ITAR and EAR

Desired Qualifications and Skills

Preferred

  • Knowledge of Oracle and Agile PLM experience a plus.
  • QA certification and experience in an ISO 9000 Quality environment.
  • It would be desirable to have formal training in one of the following areas: Lean, 5S, Kanban, Demand Flow, or Single Piece Flow.

Skills Required

  • Proficiency in process analysis techniques (statistical analysis, problem solving, process mapping). 
  • Experience with QMS and process tools. Excellent technical skills with systems, databases, spreadsheets, process mapping etc. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical and mathematical skills. 
  • Excellent training and presentation skills with solid communication capabilities and practices, both oral and written.

Abilities Required

  • Ability to quickly grasp complex business and technology problems and drive them to resolution.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to motivate teams and others, maintaining a persuasive credible and approachable presentation style.

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this position is $103,200- $140,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect.   We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.  At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors.  This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the rules governing the plan.  SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a company match, and flexible time off.   More information about our benefits can be found on the “Rewards and Benefits” section of our career page.  

Thank you for your interest in our company.

 

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About SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

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At SPX , what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

Our Values

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

Working at SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.