Engineering Production 1

Job Description

Job Description

The Production Engineer 1 is responsible for the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, fabrication and assembly, cost reduction initiatives, processing of engineering changes, and introduction of new products. Also provides guidance and mentoring to technicians and operations support staff. Executes capital projects and significant activities requiring a multi-functional team. The production engineer (PE) is a team player, results oriented, dedicated to excellence and strong work ethics.

Position Responsibilities may include :

• Establish continuous improvement goals and executes action plans.
• Utilize proven lean manufacturing abilities to identify opportunities for cost reduction, increased quality, workflow improvements, estimating, project analysis, technology development and core manufacturing skill set.
• Assist other PE’s on 8D (Eight Disciplines of team-oriented problem-solving), FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis), and implementation of Kaizen activities. .
• Provide manufacturing technical support to Design Project teams.
• Document product designs by preparing cost analyses, review drawings and engineering change requests.
• Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Participate on cross functional teams to launch product / assembly line modifications, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
• Assist in the development of project schedules related to existing product / assembly line launches or design modifications.
• Assist in the development of new suppliers for manufacturing equipment, develop key suppliers, create an environment of continuous improvement in equipment UPTIME, EFFICIENCY & QUALITY.
• Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs and day to day issues.
• Perform additional projects / duties to support ongoing business needs.

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People Management : No

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Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV / AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.