Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in designing, improving, and maintaining manufacturing processes and systems to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production of high-quality products. This position focuses on implementing robust safety programs, creating reliable manufacturing documentation, optimizing assembly processes, and driving cost reduction and operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Safety : Assist in formalizing and implementing a comprehensive safety program to prevent accidents and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Safety : Assist in the development safety check sheets and conduct routine safety inspections.
• Safety : Participate in monthly safety team meetings (~15–30 minutes).
• Manufacturing Documentation : Develop and maintain a document control system to ensure reliable and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Manufacturing Documentation : Roll out an official part numbering and document numbering system.
• Manufacturing Documentation : Implement a structured change control process to prevent unauthorized product or process changes.
• Manufacturing Documentation : Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all assembly processes, with templates.
• Manufacturing Documentation : Develop engineering drawings for all purchased and assembled parts / products using standardized templates.
• Manufacturing Documentation : Establish inspection protocols for purchased products and components.
• Manufacturing Processes : Assess and streamline assembly processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manufacturing Processes : Break down assembly processes into definitive steps to track quality and cycle time.
• Manufacturing Processes : Create and deploy shadowboards for part kits and other organizational tools.
• Manufacturing Processes : Design and implement automated quality testing systems.
• Manufacturing Processes : Assist in developing processes to use work orders and implementing a production planning process.
• Manufacturing Improvements and Design : Design proprietary parts and improve current components as needed.
• Manufacturing Improvements and Design : Conduct make-or-buy analyses for custom parts and qualify alternative components and suppliers.
• Cross-functional Support : Collaborate with R&D to vet new products and move into production.
• Cross-functional Support : Work with Technical Support to troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Miscellaneous : Other duties as assigned.

What's in it for you?

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This job description is the full and complete description for this role. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

Company Description

Western Weather Group is a company with a history dating back to the 1980s, originally rooted in the agriculture sector, with expansions into oil and gas, municipal services, and utilities. The organization serves clients across multiple states with a dedicated team. This description reflects the company's stated history and current scope.

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