Manufacturing Engineer

This role will research, design and develop optimal, cost-effective processes and methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards using LEAN principles.

Essential Job Functions:

• Research, design and develop optimal, cost-effective processes and methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards using LEAN principles.
• Support SQDC and participate in Rapid Improvement Events.
• Prepare facility layouts as needed.
• Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes.
• Conduct time studies of production to develop standard work for production cells and to create and maintain SOPs.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO's) for new and improved products.
• Manage moderate to large capital projects including writing capital requests and installation of new equipment.
• Monitor quality discrepancies, identify trends and investigate quality problems and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain SOP's and Standard Work for assigned operations.
• Interfaces with Product Engineering, Logistics, Operations and vendor.
• Performs work that varies in difficulty while applying fundamental concepts, practices and procedures under supervision with limited responsibility.
• Order tooling and fixtures needed in assigned department.
• Resolve quality issues including field complaints, warranty issues and defective parts.
• Work with Procurement to conduct make/buy analysis for all new parts.
• Prepare cost estimates for Accounting.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

• * 2-5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required.

• * Demonstrated knowledge of high mix/volume manufacturing methods, procedures and cost reduction techniques using Lean manufacturing tools: including 6S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Cellular Manufacturing and Kaizen events.

• * Knowledge of fabrication and machining required.

• * Demonstrated effective decision making skills are required

• * Demonstrated ability to work well with others required.

• * Must possess strong effective verbal and written communication skills.

• * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required

• * General mechanical experience maintaining equipment required.

• * General organizational and time management skills.

• * Possess a basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

• * Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred.

• * 1+ years of experience in a lean/continuous improvement environment preferred.

• * Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs, work independently with minimal guidance.