Senior Validation and Characterization Engineer validating and characterizing advanced mixed - signal products. Collaborating with cross - functional teams and mentoring engineering members in the process.
About the role
- Manufacturing Engineer at Gemini, Inc. focusing on process stability and continuous improvement of production processes in Decorah, IA.
Responsibilities
- Support daily manufacturing operations by monitoring process performance and responding to process issues.
- Develop, document, and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, and standard work.
- Analyze production data (scrap, rework, cycle time, downtime) to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Implement process changes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.
- Support new product or process introductions by assisting with process setup, trials, and documentation.
- Drive and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
- Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective and preventive actions to address process issues.
- Proactively identify and eliminate waste, reduce scrap, minimize labor inefficiencies, and lower material costs.
- Champion kaizen events and consistently monitor improvement metrics and results.
- Sustain process improvements by updating documentation and conducting operator training sessions.
- Lead capital project initiatives by overseeing all phases, including equipment selection, justification, installation, and startup, to enhance operational capabilities and support business objectives.
- Develop and support capital requests by preparing ROI analyses and technical specifications that align with organizational goals and cost reduction strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with vendors, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure seamless equipment installation and successful commissioning.
- Support process validation, capability studies, and acceptance testing for new or modified equipment to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and performance standards.
- Maintain and update documentation, standard work, and process instructions to reflect changes following capital project implementation, ensuring sustained improvements and knowledge transfer.
- Proactively support manufacturing processes by ensuring alignment with internal quality systems and customer requirements, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Take initiative in assisting with non-conformance investigations and implementing corrective actions to maintain high standards of product quality and compliance.
- Integrate safety, ergonomics, and risk mitigation strategies into process design and improvement efforts, fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
- Actively support internal audits and documentation reviews, contributing to sustained compliance and process reliability.
- Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the shop floor to consistently achieve business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field) required
- 4–7 years of hands-on manufacturing or process engineering experience in a production environment
- Demonstrated ability to independently analyze, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes
- Strong working knowledge of process capability, cycle time analysis, scrap reduction, and efficiency metrics
- Proven experience developing and maintaining detailed work instructions, standard work, and process documentation
- Experience supporting capital equipment installation, commissioning, and process validation activities
- Advanced problem-solving skills with practical application of root cause analysis methodologies
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing data
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
- Comfortable working extended hours or off-shifts as needed to support production and capital projects.
- Ability to travel up to 15% to support the needs of the business.
Benefits
- $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
- 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
- Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Get Paid Weekly
- Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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