Manufacturing Engineer - Advanced

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

Design, develop, analyze, and implement manufacturing process in collaboration with Tier 1 suppliers. Lead Tier 1 suppliers teams to identify the root causes and resolution of manufacturing and quality issues. Drive day to day manufacturing operation and New Product Introduction. Supports various operational groups in cost reduction projects of Mass Production and New Products Introduction. Drive continuous improvement to enhance quality, efficiency and cost using LSS and Industry 4.0 as framework.

This role is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of three days per week in one of the Zebra office locations listed below: Zebra reserves the right to modify your work location based on business need.

- Lincolnshire, IL 
- Holtsville, NY
- Austin, TX
- Knoxville, TN
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- McAllen, TX
- Morris Plains, NJ

• Lead, implement and validate Lean Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 maturity level with Tier 1 suppliers or Distribution Centers.
• Drive process improvements using LSS and Industry 4.0 tools: for example: Line Balancing, Continuous Flow Line Layout, Point of Use, 5S, TPM, OMS, Cross training, CTQ, PFMEA, Automation, Digitization solutions, etc.
• Conduct LSS & Industry 4.0 audits to measure maturity level and identify opportunities and gaps.
• Work with internal and external teams to analyze and improve process focusing on root cause and eliminate the re-occurrence.
• Manage Engineering Change, Deviations and MFGO process: Evaluating the impact, risk, and material disposition.
• Review and approve work instructions and validate the approved manufacturing process and parameter are correctly implemented.
• Ensure production BOM is accurate and aligned with Agile references.
• Drive Cost reduction projects implementation with cross functional teams.
• Manage assets/fixtures/tools development/fabrication/validation/management.
• Review and update Labor and MVA Models.
• Makes and implements recommendations to improve process capabilities for Mass Production and New Products introduction.
• Develops positive relationships with other engineering disciplines and other functions for solving problems and innovative solutions implementation.
• Collaborate with the engineering teams from the concept phase to drive DFX principles

Minimum Education:

• BS degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical etc.) with 5+ years of experience OR Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical etc.) with 4+ years of experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering/Process engineering /Industrial engineering/Logistics/ Lean Six Sigma

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge/ Experience in with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and working in Medical Devices, Personal Care, Consumer Electronics or Pharmaceutical manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong Knowledge of Process/Industrial Engineering and Lean & Six Sigma (E.g., Design of Experiments & Root-Cause Analysis).
• New Product launch and Project Management experience
• Process FMEA, Control Plan and Error proofing implementation experience
• Creating cost models and performing feasibility analysis.
• Working knowledge for project payback analysis and financial justification - ROI.
• Working with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Analytical, Safety, Regulatory, Technology Assurance (or equivalent), and Quality Assurance (where applicable), in a technical role.
• Proficient in MS office software
• Green Belt as a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at [email protected] .

Pay Range:

$108,960.00 - $163,440.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 12% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Zebra Total Rewards:

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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