Manufacturing Engineer

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
DISH is seeking an Engineer I to join our team and be responsible for supporting operations in all aspects of engineering functions at our Spartanburg, SC facility, including ergonomic and safety compliance, lean manufacturing cell design, work balance, data tracking, root cause analysis, and quality control.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain AutoCAD layout of production cells and the facility
• Implement process improvements of manufacturing operation to address quality, efficiency, and throughput opportunities
• Perform safety and ergonomic analysis of operations and develop corrective actions to improve safety performance
• Review operational processes, identify proper safety requirements and ergonomic cell design.
• Perform time studies and identify work pattern solutions
• Data mine databases and spreadsheets to track performance and identify trends or opportunities for improvement
• Support the launch of new product and processes, develop and document process steps and controls, specify and design new equipment or tooling as needed
• Generate databases as needed to track metrics

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education & Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering field with 2 years experience in an industrial environment or equivalent level of education and experience
• AutoCAD experience required. SolidWorks knowledge is a plus
• MS Office and Google experience required
• Experience in implementing lean manufacturing and 5S solutions
• Knowledge of time study and analysis
• Ability to use a computer, collect data, define problems, establish and analyze facts, and draw valid conclusions

Skills & Qualifications:

• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, company policies, OSHA and production SOE's
• Create database to measure identified variables and outputs of the product
• Ability to work in a team environment with production operators, supervisors, and managers
• Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers in a professional environment
• Will be required to write technical documents and train team members
• Must have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of electronic components and process controls
• Ability to work with standard math functions, average, and standard deviation
• Must be familiar with root cause analysis and recognize work balance solutions from the data
• Create production cell and plant layouts in AutoCAD
• Ability to perform tool design and analysis in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks a plus
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs

This position supports an industrial manufacturing environment and the candidate must have the ability to work hands on to support these operations. Must be flexible to support a two shift operation and new product process implementation. Will be required to work the same shift schedule as the departments you are supporting, unless other arrangements are made.
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $72,400.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.