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Success relies on eliminating operational inefficiencies through Lean principles, conducting rigorous Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews, and integrating advanced automation technologies to elevate overall factory throughput.\nWhat Success Looks Like (Objectives):\nEvaluate and optimize existing manufacturing processes using Lean methodologies to increase overall production output\nDrive multi-shift production schedules, conduct system tests, and perform Root Cause Analysis to maintain strict quality standards\nCollaborate with equipment designers, managers, and supervisors to establish cost-effective workflows for new product launches\nPerform comprehensive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and map out detailed equipment layouts for production environments\nResearch, procure, and integrate modern manufacturing tech and AI-assisted predictive maintenance tools to elevate operational efficiency\nCore Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you’ll bring)\nCore Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):\nExtensive expertise in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes, Box Build workflows, and assembly layout design\nAdvanced mastery of Lean manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis, and Six Sigma problem-solving methodologies\nStrong ability to lead cross-departmental teams and manage project timelines for production operations\nPractical AI Application literacy to leverage predictive analytics and smart automation in smart factory environments\nHigh proficiency in evaluating equipment capabilities, conducting DFM reviews, and driving continuous process improvements\nAdditional Qualifications:\nPractical experience utilizing SAP enterprise software within a manufacturing setting\nSuperior written and verbal communication capabilities\nPrior engineering experience working directly in an electronics manufacturing facility\nMinimum Requirements:\n Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience); or a Master's degree in a related engineering discipline\nMinimum Experience: 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment\n Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 3 years of experience with:\nSurface Mount Technology (SMT) and Box Build manufacturing processes\nSix Sigma methodologies with a minimum of a Green Belt certification\nProcess layout design, DFM reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives\nMust be a U.S. Person as position requires access to U.S. export restricted materials.\nVisa sponsorship not available for this role\nSalary Range\nCompensation: $100,500.00/Year - $134,000.00/Year\nAbout Our Department\nEchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Manufacturing Engineer with the Hughes Network Services Manufacturing division in Germantown, MD.\nAbout Our Company\nEchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We’ll launch your career and empower you to change lives.\nOur brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.\nBenefits\nCandidates 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.\nThe 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.\nWe pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.\nEchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact  if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.\nClick the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English / Spanish)\nThe primary challenge involves evaluating, optimizing, and modernizing complex manufacturing workflows and multi-shift production operations across Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Box Build departments. 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