Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting production needs for their designated area in the multi-plant manufacturing campus, leading large capital projects with a cross functional team, developing process improvements, and leading implementation on the production floor.

Responsibilities:

• Production Support
  • Supporting production operations during the manufacturing process through technical expertise, structured problem solving, and troubleshooting guidance
  • Developing and maintaining process flow charts and facility layouts
  • Analyzing current processes to find safety and efficiency improvement opportunities
• Project Management
  • Participating in cross functional design reviews to establish standard and custom product designs for new product launches
  • Developing and communicating manufacturing standards for new product launches, project initiatives, and efficiency improvements to all departments
  • Reviewing and Approving Engineering prints and specifications for optimum manufacturability, cost, tooling, and process structure
  • Participating jointly with the Product Design Team to resolve all engineering and design related problems as well as providing manufacturing inputs required for cost-effective designs
• Mechanical Design
  • Analyzing existing mechanical designs for technical understanding and comprehension
  • Designing fixturing, tooling, mechanical components, and assemblies
  • Taking ownership of Mechanical Design from project scope through completion
• Process Development
  • Initiating and participating in departmental or company strategic programs. This includes cycle time analysis, safety, quality, and/or cost improvements.
  • Aiding the quality department with audit action items, field service as needed, and any quality issues associated with manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement 
  • Participating in organized team based continuous improvement projects as needed.
  • Self-directing a continuous improvement mentality for daily tasks

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a comparable discipline and at least 3 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Computer Skills
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software, preference to AutoCAD and Inventor
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis and software (Minitab / Cpk & Ppk)
• Communication Skills
  • Possess strong team, leadership, and interpersonal skills enabling you to work with the full range of employees at the manufacturing site
  • Ability to organize data into presentations for the team members and management
  • Ability to generate operator instruction sheets, quality alerts, and clear communication forms
  • Ability to concisely condense complicated processes and data into a clear message for company decisions
• Problem Solving Skills
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish factual points, and communicate analytical decisions to the team
  • Must possess a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
  • Must be able to work through hands-on troubleshooting (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical) with operators and maintenance technicians