Description

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will be the frontline technical support for the manufacturing plant by planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes. The Engineer will drive key initiatives of safety, quality and delivery by utilizing various tools and program available to promote continuous improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct problem solving and documentation through the application of Lean Manufacturing principles and scientific techniques like 6-Sigma.

• Suggest and implement new and advanced fabrication processes/equipment to increase safety productivity.

• Create detailed work instructions for manufacturing processes

• Participate on the APQP team and complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.

• Constantly implement continuous improvement activities that drive waste and cost from the manufacturing processes.

• Implement tools and techniques that mistake proof (Poka-Yoke) operations and increase the quality output of the process.

• Suggest and implement new and advanced processes/equipment to increase safety and productivity.

• Analyze hourly job duties for ergonomic issues and

• Create detailed work instructions for new manufacturing processes minimize manual material handling and repetitive motions.

• Support the implementation of CEs on plan for time and cost.

• Conduct problem solving and documentation through the application of Lean Manufacturing principles and scientific techniques like 6-Sigma.

• Conduct time studies and keep BOM’s and routers accurate and up to date. Use the data to focus activities on areas with the largest financial return.

• Write and implement technical work instructions for complex processes/parts.

• Support the development of timely cost estimates for new business opportunities as needed.

• Participate on Kaizen teams and continuous improvement projects as required.

• Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of the position.

• Develop professional expertise by maintaining contacts in the industry.

• Continue to develop depth of knowledge by studying innovations and changes in their specific field.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Proficiency with 3D modeling software SolidWorks.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Word.

• Four years of applicable work experience.

• Working knowledge of lean principles and of Six Sigma methodology.

• Proficiency with reading and using common measuring devices.

• Ability to read, create and understand blueprints and part drawings.

• Must be able to communicate both orally and effectively with various members of the organization.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

• Ability to bend, stand, twist, and stoop for prolonged periods of time.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.

• Subject to environmental conditions that occur within a fabrication shop condition including exposure to dirt, dust, noise, and vibration from use of equipment and the following:o Hazards: Variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.o Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.o Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)