Job Description
At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions.
Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact at a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team member to meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best. AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation for onsite WA applicants is $75,000-$120,000 annually. All applicants are welcome to apply.
Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Dental, Vision, Long/Short term disability, HSA account with employer contribution, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential.
Job Description: The Manufacturing Engineer 2 will support AST by providing manufacturing technical support that includes manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, and industrial engineering. The primary responsibility of this position is to own improvements in manufacturing delivery and cost performance . This position will be a technical owner of manufacturing processes. This may include engineering operations, project management, and any transactional processes. The role will perform a variety of complex tasks and assists in developing and executing a technical manufacturing strategy.
Responsibilities and Activities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Coordinate manufacturing technical support activities to continuously upgrade and improve manufacturing technologies, quality of production, as well as any new processes, technologies, and longer-term manufacturing strategies.
- Direct contact with contractors and service providers for execution of projects.
- Identify root cause and corrective actions for manufacturing problems.
- Participate in the design review process and provide technical input to Design Engineers.
- Coordinate design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) activities on new products prior to release.
- Design jigs and assembly tools to support AST manufacturing standards.
- Work closely with design and production leaders to improve manufacturing efficiency, manufacturing effectiveness, and reduce production costs.
- Create and maintain routings as well as other manufacturing data requirements.
- Create standard work and work instructions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Expected travel: <10%
Core Competencies, Skills and Abilities: - Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
- 3+ years of experience working as an engineer specifically in industrial machine design and testing.
- Ability to use 3-D solid modeling software such as: Inventor and AutoCAD for designing and modeling manufacturing processes and products.
- Skilled with reviewing drawings and defining GD&T callouts.
- Familiar with CNC processes and requirements.
- Proficient with computer software such as: MS Office, ERP Systems, AutoCAD, Solid Modeling (e.g., Inventor, Solid Works, ProE), FEA, and motion analysis/simulations.
- Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as: machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, material processing; annealing/stress relieving, electropolish, passivation, and plastics.
- Skilled in identifying and implementing improvements to manufacturing processes such as: lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement initiatives to drive change.
- Ability to plan and organize manufacturing projects and track progress.
- Ability to embrace a fast-paced culture.
- Ability to be self-driven, take initiative, and work autonomously to achieve KPI’s.
- Lead with a results-driven mindset, reinforcing accountability to achieve and exceed metrics.
Eligibility Requirements: - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.
AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation is competitive, including salary, bonus potential, health plan options, competitive 401K match, and paid time off.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Worldwide, Flexible hours,