Job Description
Job Description
Dexter Magnetic Technologies supplies specialized magnetic solutions and components to demanding applications in the medical, aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial end markets. Dexter's engineers solve complex customer problems with innovative solutions, winning business based on quality, customer support, and application engineering expertise.
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Position Summary The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer I is an entry-level engineering role supporting the development, documentation, improvement, and execution of manufacturing processes for new and existing products. This position works closely with senior engineers, CNC programmers, machinists, and cross-functional NPI teams to learn manufacturing best practices, collect data, support process development, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Dexter's NPI organization.
This role is designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are eager to grow into advanced manufacturing subject matter experts.
Major Responsibilities - reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Support the NPI Stage Gate process by completing assigned tasks and gathering data for each phase:
o Ensure manufacturing process support final machining and required geometrical tolerances.
o Help collect data to determine manufacturing methods and estimate setup/run times (takt time/cycle time).
o Support the development of control plans and inspection methods.
o Define all materials, tooling, fixturing, adhesives, methods of manufacturing, etc needed, and ensure safety and quality are taken into consideration.
o Create high quality standard work that reduces human error.
o Apply GD&T as required to designs, and components drawings.
• Works effectively with CNC programmers and machine operators to develop manufacturing processes.
• Work with all affected areas on safety observations, PFMEA, cost reductions, ECR's/ECN's, DMR's and part obsolescence.
• Improve productivity, efficiency, safety and throughput while eliminating waste by continuously improving designs, fixturing and processes.
• Communicate with and provide manufacturing support to: Suppliers, Customers, Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, and Sales.
• Work to meet your personal and department engineering KPIs.
• Investigate and provide root cause analysis when KPIs are not met. Implement approved corrective actions.
• Analyze and design detailed fixturing to reduce safety risk, improve quality and error proof the process.
• Assigned to multiple medium / complex NPI projects and projects for key customers. (Build to Print + / Dexter Design)
• Assists with reviews of customer and in-house prints and designs.
• Troubleshooter for major manufacturing and quality problems.
• Perform other duties as required.
Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of magnetic materials and applications a plus.
• 0 - 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3D CAD skills, experience on Solidworks, ProE or other 3D package.
• Basic GD&T knowledge a plus.
• Lean coursework a plus.
Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000 + bonus
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Basic Life/AD&D (includes coverage for dependents 100% Company paid), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability (100% Company paid), Supplemental Life/AD&D, 401(k) with Company match, tuition assistance after 1 year, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.
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