Manufacturing Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer!! 

Location: Cardiff, UK

Job ID: 34403

HID Global is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to be an integral member of the NPI Engineering Team. The Manufacturing Engineer is primarily responsible for new product introduction efforts with a focus on production processes for electronic products and production verification testing and functional testing, writing processes and developing detailed work instructions.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS):

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions. 

This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.  

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security. 

As our Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Leading Industrialization of new produces coordinating activities with Global Contract Manufacturers.
• Working closely with design teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing with a focus on quality, cost and delivery.
• Development of production processes and fulfill quality, cost and delivery objectives.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements in support of global production processes and yield improvements.
• Use of CAD to develop jigs, fixtures and production tooling.
• Troubleshooting product functionality as related to tooling and / or process related issues.
• Assisting in the design, fabrication, documentation and test of various electro-mechanical fixtures and test equipment.
• Supporting Value Analysis/Value Engineering projects and workshops.
• Implementing engineering changes to production parts or processes.
• Implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Preparing reports - collecting, analyzing process test and capability data (yields, cycle times, trends, etc.).
• Preparing and managing production relevant documentation such as work instructions, control plans, process flow charts and risk management.

What we will love about your background: 

• Must be a flexible, decisive, and a proactive problem solver
• Must be a champion of change.  Capable of proposing & implementing new ideas regarding simplification and improvement to business processes
• Must be a strong communicator and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple priorities at once
• Must be able to manage and work with virtual teams
• Must be a team player, dependable and able to perform in a fast-paced environment and be proficient at conflict resolution.
• Must be very process driven/focused
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Your Experience and Education include:             

• 2-year degree from an accredited Tech School with equivalent work experience or 4-year BSc degree in Electronics and/or Manufacturing Engineering
• Education or equivalent experience reading, understanding electronic circuitry
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to work from limited instructions and procedures
• Ability to work with only limited supervision
• Proven ability industrializing products using advanced quality planning tools
• Mechanical aptitude with an emphasis on the ability to troubleshoot prototype designs
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and work instructions
• Experience with Quality processes/tools (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, …)
• Previous experience working in a Contract Manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Experienced in SW developing C, C++, C#, SQL data base would be advantageous

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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