X-Ray Manufacturing Systems Engineer II

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support and enhance the production of advanced industrial X-ray systems. This position is responsible for driving process excellence, improving manufacturing efficiency, and ensuring stable, repeatable production of a specialized X-ray tube product line. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical resource for vacuum-based manufacturing processes, process control, equipment validation, and continuous improvement initiatives in a highly specialized manufacturing environment., * Serve as the primary engineering owner for manufacturing processes associated with a specialized X-ray tube product family.

• Establish, maintain, and improve production methods related to ultra-high vacuum (UHV) processing, RF brazing, X-ray tube assembly, and high-voltage power supply manufacturing.
• Support the integration of new products into existing manufacturing operations while maintaining production quality and throughput.

Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence

• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives with a focus on one-piece-flow production principles.
• Analyze process performance using statistical tools, process capability studies, and statistical process control (SPC) techniques.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cycle time, and process reliability.
• Lead investigations into manufacturing issues and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.

Process Control and Documentation

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Product Development teams to establish robust process controls.
• Develop, revise, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Maintain and update Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) documentation for assigned manufacturing areas.
• Ensure process changes are properly documented, validated, and implemented.

Equipment and Validation Support

• Collaborate with equipment engineering personnel on the selection, acquisition, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
• Support process validation activities to ensure equipment and processes consistently meet production requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment and process interactions in manufacturing environments.

Safety and Compliance

• Promote compliance with company safety procedures and manufacturing standards.
• Ensure adherence to cleanroom protocols, contamination-control practices, and vacuum-system operating requirements.
• Support a culture of safe and disciplined manufacturing operations.

Additional Duties

• Perform other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Experience in the following areas is highly desirable but not required. Candidates with related technical expertise are encouraged to apply.

• Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems and vacuum processing technologies.
• Vacuum furnace brazing or controlled-atmosphere metal-to-ceramic joining processes.
• Radio frequency (RF) vacuum equipment and associated manufacturing operations.
• Chemical processing of metals, including acid cleaning and electropolishing.
• Welding methods such as TIG, spot welding, and laser welding.
• X-ray tube manufacturing, electron optics, or high-voltage power supply systems., * Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of three years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a closely related industrial engineering role.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to drive process improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Visio.
• Experience using databases and data-analysis tools such as SQL, Microsoft Access, Minitab, JMP, R, or similar software is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical methods, SPC techniques, and process capability analysis is preferred.
• Lean manufacturing training and/or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and technical disciplines.