Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

Creation Technologies is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Milwaukee team. In this foundational role ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals, you will execute engineering tasks to support the creation, configuration, and optimization of industrial processes for Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and box assemblies. Under the guidance of Engineering Management, you will gain hands‐on experience while developing subject matter expertise along with industry standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Executes MFG engineering tasks and activities under the direction of Manufacturing Engineering management.
• Ability to work with and be familiar with PLM and MES systems.
• Ensures the translation of customer requirements to assembly and test processes by managing Bill of Materials (BOM), document control, and validating routing; supports New Product Introduction (NPI) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes.
• Engages in detailed manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions, as received from customers and prepped for release to the production floor.
• Creates Assembly documents, Bill of Process and SMT/AOI Machine files using CAM350, Factory Logix, or other MES and CAD/CAM software.
• Generates, supports the control of, and distributes manufacturing process documentation including Process Plans and Procurement specifications.
• Performs Design for Manufacture analysis with cross-functional teams and communicates with internal and external stakeholders (customers).
• Supports schedules for engineering projects, including coordinating tasks and resources within the engineering team.
• Participates in cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and product quality through process improvements.
• Supports the review and update of manufacturing procedures to ensure they are current and effective.
• Provides technical support to the manufacturing team by aiding in the resolution of engineering issues to maintain continuous production flow.
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyzes data to identify and resolve systemic process and performance issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechatronic, or related discipline) or equivalent industry/military training experience.
• New graduates with multiple internships or co-op experience in manufacturing or candidates with up to 2 years of engineering support experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret technical documents such as wiring diagrams and drawings.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards such as ISO9001/13485 or AS9100.
• Familiarity with New Product Introduction concepts and the execution of project support functions.
• Ability to execute Design for Assembly and Test tasks as required.
• Capacity to follow detailed instructions, adhere to safety guidelines, and solve problems with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills in a dynamic manufacturing services environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of IPC standards, Lean principles, six sigma and industrial ergonomics preferred.
• Proficient in using computer systems with knowledge in CAD/CAM and programming preferred.
• Engineering project management and project leadership skills an asset.