Manufacturing Engineer

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To provide manufacturing process ownership and product line engineering support to manufacturing for assigned product areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Process Ownership

• Responsible for manufacturing methods developments.
• Manufacturing process development, training, and implementation.
• Introduction of new products from design into manufacture.
• Ongoing process improvement projects.
• Workstation design.
• Manufacturing quality improvements.
• Tooling and processing requirements.
• Attention to safety, ergonomics, and compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
• Risk Assessment.
• Audit Support.

Product Line Support

• Provides engineering technical support to production staff in order to meet production goals.
• Works with engineers, quality assurance, and production management staff to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Support new product introductions, including:
• Attending design reviews.
• Ensure proper attention is given to efficient manufacturing methods, including poka-yoke.
• Ensure new designs have incorporated efficient and current manufacturing techniques and methods.
• Provide line layouts for efficient manufacturing flow, including 6S.
• Initiate process improvements - Interface with other departments on implementation.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing methods to drive operational excellence and the relentless elimination of waste.
• Assists in Material Review Board management

Documentation and Training

• Responsible for developing, documenting, and implementing manufacturing instructions, layouts, and procedures.
• Ensure workplace instructions and guides are visible, and documentation is controlled.
• Ensure understanding of documentation by end-users.
• Participate in the training and certification of operators at key operations.
• Analyzes and implements Corrective Action Requests and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
• Validate ERP data against actuals.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS degree in a technical field, manufacturing, or industrial discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an industrial manufacturing environment in a technician role.
• New product development experience from design to volume production stages.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Inventor, and Visual Manufacturing software.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in improving production processes.
• Ability to travel to suppliers as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
• Ability to liftiup to 25 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate constant noise (machine motors large fans).
• Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• The employee frequently is required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and speak ior listen.

iBENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement