New Product Manufacturing Engineer

Operations Colorado Springs, Colorado

Description

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Position at Samtec, Inc

Samtec is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive New Product Manufacturing Engineer to support the NR/TG department. This role involves coordinating daily operations, managing project timelines, and facilitating communication between teams to ensure smooth production processes. This is a day shift position. The hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. 
The salary range for this position is $80K to $90K inclusive of applicable bonuses and is commensurate with experience.  Standard benefit offerings available are medical (HSA/PPO), dental, vision, hearing, group life, AD&D, short and long term disability, PTO, vacation, EAP, 401k,  other voluntary options along with a collaborative work environment and supportive company culture.    
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities: 
 
  1. Quickly learn and navigate Samtec systems including SFC, QP Suite, Inventory Suite, Microsoft Office, Project Tracking System, Power BI, and PLM. 
  2. Serve as a liaison between operators, supervisors, and engineers to ensure clear communication and alignment  
  3. Manage project open issues: 
    1. Review and log operator-submitted open issues. 
    2. Communicate with engineering teams to track resolution timelines  
    3. Document corrective actions and close issues  
  4. Support daily operations by fielding questions and ensuring engineering priorities are met.  
  5. Maintain and manage key documentation 
    1. Optics Transfer Forms, routings, BOMs for alternate sites 
    2. Customer Readiness Reviews 
    3. Time studies and weekly NR updates summarizing order status and issue tracking  
    4. Review QP summary upon completion of first time builds and ensure long term corrective actions have been implemented

          6. Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate next steps in   complex workflows 

*The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position.  Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.* 
  
Qualifications Required: 
 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to coordinate engineering and operations to meet production schedules.
  • Correctable vision to 20/40.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Full use of all digits; capable of standing/sitting for extended periods.
  • No sensory impairments or limb paralysis.
  • Willingness to work until daily tasks are completed.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing systems 
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills 
Preferred: 
 
  • High School Diploma or GED (required).
  • B.S. in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
Training:

On-the-job training will be provided as needed.
 
About Samtec: 
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.
Samtec is the industry-leading provider of mid-board optical transceiver solutions. This growing and comprehensive family of products provides reliable signal integrity over an extended distance in chip-to-chip, board-to-board, on-board and system-to-system connectivity. Optical products are offered with Samtec’s Sudden Service® - full engineering support, online tools and a service attitude that is unmatched.
 

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage

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