Manufacturing Engineering

Job Summary:

Manufacturing Engineer Tech. in a manufacturing operation to develop, improve, and implement processes and programs that support the continuing improvement of quality and operational efficiencies while reducing the overall cost structure.

Responsibilities:  

·         Use of Auto CAD software for Floor Layout

·         Reviews plant layouts and updates drawings accordingly with Auto CAD Software

·         Support commissioning of new equipment into production by creating factory layouts, process maps, capability studies, equipment work instructions, and conducts training.

·         Trouble shoot mechanical and electrical failures and is the 1^st point of contact for line stoppage.

·         Assists Manufacturing Engineering team with researching and specifying options for equipment.

·         Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality to resolve production issues.

·         Works as part of SCRUM team to initiate labor and material saving ideation, business case creation, and implementation.

·         Implements product changes and process changes on the production floor related to risk elimination, cost improvement projects, production demand, workstation design, material presentation, etc.

·         Works as part of the NPD (new product development) team in the introduction of new products and processes.

·         Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices on safety and ergonomic improvements.

·         Reviews product Bill of Materials (BOMs) and updates accordingly.

·         Manages and Supports assembly process and BOMs software implementation (PODs, Q@S, Apriso)

·         Evaluates production capacities through time studies and estimates.

·         General duties to work with the operations team driving root cause and corrective actions for issues pertaining to safety, quality, customer delivery and driving the implementation.

·         Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Poke-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, etc.)  Lead and facilitate Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs) and 9-Step Problem Solving ownership

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·         Mechanical Engineering Tech Degree preferred.

·         1 to 2 years’ experience accepted as alternative

·         Must have strong computer skills including MS Office with advanced Excel and PowerPoint

·         1 - 2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.

·         Ability to approach a problem or situation that has not been previously encountered, gather information, make assessments, devise a number of options, recommend and implement the best option to deal with the issue.  

·         Strong analytical ability to solve issues such as: manufacturing problems and dimensional or calculation errors.

·         Solid understanding of plant machining processes and overall business operations.

·         Excellent communication and people skills.

·         Ability to communicate at all levels of management.

·         1 – 2 years experience with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques and ability to create standard work.