Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Smiths Detection is currently seeking a Associate/Junior Manufacturing Engineer that will specialize in production and test equipment. This Engineer is responsible for manufacturing engineering activities related to the development and maintenance of production and test equipment, both in house and at vendor locations.  This role will also be involved in handling day to day production issues, corrective and preventative actions related to manufacturing non-conformances / issues, documentation, cost reduction, interface with engineering, quality, product management and, service, and training of manufacturing personnel. Supports LEAN culture focusing on standardization, quality, performance and increased throughput.Job duties to include but are not limited to;Design, develop and implement production equipment (hardware and software) to improve productivity, quality, equipment performance, energy consumption and reduce downtimeProvide technical expertise on for electrical and mechanical control systems within the products produced.Design, develop and implement test fixtures to support production as requiredCreating and maintaining procedures, processes, and specificationsSupporting MRB and Quality and perform root-cause analysis for defects, internal and supplier oriented. Goal is scrap reductionProviding training to Operations personnelOther duties assigned.