Manufacturing Engineer

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery. With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more. CPI is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets. Manufacturing Engineer YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. Interface with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Estimate manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and makes recommendation for tooling and process requirement of new of existing product lines. Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations. Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design materials and parts, fabrications processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Document procedures, process qualifications, work instructions, shop aids, routings, etc. Monitor product yield, provide product factory / field failure root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Provide engineering support for the development of test jigs, fixtures, and gauges. Drive continuous quality improvement and cost reduction processes. Identify opportunities for preventing waste and inefficiency during production. Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing lean manufacturing, kaizen, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis to formulate and support innovation, corrective actions, and improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain insights and direction. Other duties as assigned. YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE: Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering - prefer Manufacturing, Electrical, or Electro- Mechanical Engineering Experience with analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancing 3-5 years' experience Experience with building small prototypes Solid knowledge of manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles Ability to clearly recognize and export information relevant to sound manufacturing engineering design. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, problem solving techniques, and quality processes Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Ability to work in a team environment. Travel as needed to customer and/or vendor sites Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles Proficient with MS office Familiarity with ERP systems Experience programming ATE in Phyton Labview experience an asset Solidworks experience an asset Microwave RF experience an asset SECURITY This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person" as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). WHAT WE OFFER: Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow. We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more. WHO WE ARE: We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us. CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.