Manufacturing Engineer

Pay : $78,711.38 - $90,000.00 per year

Job Title : Manufacturing Engineer | 1st Shift

Job Functions

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Shall adhere to all safety, health and environmental procedures, policies and practices such as; utilizing personal protective equipment and proper attire in keeping with safety standards.

Comply with all QMS / EMS / ISO procedures and work instructions as it pertains to the position description.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all Manufacturing Engineering (ME) related activities in the office and on the production floor are carried out in a safe manner. Responsible to address any unsafe practices by any employee that are witnessed in any area on the shop floor or in the office.
• Effectively supports and understands the and overall launch responsibility. Responsible to complete on time all deliverables assigned to the Manufacturing Engineer under program and support program Gate reviews. ME deliverables includes ownership for the Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA, Capital Asset Request (CAR) Approval, Equipment Plan, and Installation, Equipment Qualification, Tooling and Equipment Tryout, Run at Rate, Operator Work Instructions, ME is to support the following 8 pack and Facilities and Equipment Plans.
• Verify BOM for parts manufactured on assigned manufacturing cells are accurate and contain proper quantities and weights for each part.
• Supports the development of packaging and ensures BOMs & packaging instructions are accurate and correct.
• Prepares project cost estimates, budgets, Returns On Investments (ROIs), and CARs as required
• Works with Launch Managers, Facility Tooling, and Equipment Suppliers to develop and build assembly fixtures, assembly aids, or other equipment needed in developing manufacturing cell to manufacturing parts.
• Ensures that work cells are set-up properly and contains the required equipment and information that enables proper number of operators to produce products at the assigned run-rate and to the required specifications. This includes such items as Assembly Tools, Safety Devices, up-to-date Standard Work, Operator Work Instructions, and Error Proofing / Poke-Yokes devices etc.
• Leads the creation and maintenance of specific process Work Instructions, partnering with the appropriate Business Unit counterpart(s) to ensure accuracy of process.
• Participate in quality stand-down for customer concerns, Use problem solving tools such as corrective action process, 8D, 5Why, Fishbone Diagrams, Design of Experiment (DOE), etc… to help identify root cause, and support team in implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Responsible for information boards and the following metrics are being tracked daily and monthly on each cell. Scrap, Downtime, Change-over, Repair / FTY, and Labor Efficiency.
• Responsible for creating and updating Job Books for each part number on their assigned cell.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or the equivalent / relevant technical experience is required

Minimum of 5 years’ experience relevant manufacturing engineering; specifically in heat treat operations or combination of formal metallurgical education and experience is required

Proven experience in work-cell layouts and in the development of Standard Work.

Product Launch / Production Start-up experience including all documentation, testing, data collection, and reporting.

Experience leading the PPAP process to successful conclusion.

Experience leading cost savings and performance improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Ability to Commute or Relocate :

Macomb, MI 48306 (Required)