The Production Engineer provides mechanical support to Design Engineering and Production during development, pre-production, and production phases for new and legacy products. The role involves acting as the main administrator for the Empower PLM database, supporting production of 3D printed parts, and assisting engineering with mechanical parts and packaging design. The engineer will write and review Engineering Change Orders, evaluate defective components, and maintain 3D printers and gasket fitting equipment.

Responsibilities

Act as the Empower PLM Engineering database Administrator and assist Mechanical Engineering with the control of Mechanical source files in the PDM database.
Write and review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for new and replacement mechanical components and assemblies in support of Engineering and Production.
Evaluate defective mechanical components and failure analysis reports as required, and interface internally with Mechanical Design Engineers in support of risk mitigation and material review efforts.
Use and organize the maintenance of 3D printers and gasket fitting equipment to support Production material requirements.
Assist Mechanical Engineering to design new parts and support legacy parts using SolidWorks and Altium.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Material Science or equivalent) with at least 2-4 years of relevant experience or 1 years' experience with a Master's Degree.
A Mechanical Engineering background with experience in maintaining and using 3D Printers and/or gasket fitting equipment would be a definite plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially with Excel usage.
Experience of administering a PLM database such as Empower (previously Omnify PLM) preferred, as well as the ability to write and review ECO's for component specifications, etc.
Provide support for CAPA process.
Experience with SolidWorks, Altium and/or PDM a definite positive.
Must be detail oriented, possess eagerness to learn, and have a technical aptitude and ability to work with development and manufacturing teams.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well both individually and with people at all levels are essential.
Strong professionalism, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Benefits

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.