Manufacturing Engineer - Point of Rocks, MD

Multi-location responsibility for designing, implementing and reviewing the process, procedures and equipment utilized in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Duties will include but are not limited to continuous improvement activities, equipment design/specification and capital project management. Works closely with the Operations and Maintenance teams and requires a hands-on approach.

This position will work out of the Point of Rocks, MD location with some work from home flexibility as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with customers, co-workers, clients, and supervisors.
• Manages direct reports through coaching and supporting their training, development, and productivity.
• Researches and implements new technology to assist the organization in achieving desired manufacturing goals.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements to existing processes, procedures and equipment design or functionality.
• Designs and facilitates improvement efforts to existing equipment capabilities.
• Views all improvements and existing processes through a safety lens ensuring any proposed changes or existing safety levels meet company safety and environmental standards.
• Assists in standardization efforts for mechanical and electrical components across enterprise.
• Reviews and calculates labor, materials and other manufacturing costs for use in decision making relative to investment or improvement opportunities.
• Analyzes and plans workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Works closely with maintenance departments to establish Preventative Maintenance requirements and assist in scheduled downtime initiatives such as equipment installations, rebuilds or upgrades.
• Fills project management duties regarding facility improvements, expansions, equipment purchases, installations or upgrades. Duties include budget, schedule, scope and performance oversight.
• Acts as a technical liaison between vendors and management team.
• Fulfills primary contact role with vendors for quotation, execution of work, change orders and signoff.
• Identifies opportunities in the process to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Provides criteria and certifies Factory Acceptance Testing for new equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Regular and reliable attendance.