Manufacturing Engineer

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - Canton, MI

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - Canton, MI

Experience Automotive and Plastic Injection Molding & Post Mold Operations

Essential Functions :

Assume leadership role for training and implementation of equipment and process.

Insures each work station is set up / and developed using the Lean Manufacturing method.

Have open issue on second equipment closed out before PPAP. New issues after PPAP must be closed out within 60 days of PPAP.

Once equipment is in the plant, hand over operation manuals , back-up program and spare parts to Maintenance Manager.

Maintain standard component list for future secondary equipment.

Maintain Quotes on any production E.C. and Maintain File for Record. Use Cross Function Team to get all Cost Covered.

Assist the manufacturing and engineering activities in the justification of cost Savings for post mold equipment.

Maintain list Plant press specifications

Insures that new equipment meets or exceeds all internal and governmental safety requirements and complete JSA with no issues.

Build equipment up front to exceed JSA requirement

Report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor immediately

Promptly addresses any and all scrap related issues involving secondary equipment with less than .05% scrap issue.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Actively participate in New Product Development . Assist teams in development of process workflow, documenting the work flow diagram, the work cell layout and for projects utilizing post mold equipment.

Budgeting of projects and control of costs within set budgets and timing

Must be willing to work unscheduled overtime and up to being called in on the off shift so the company meets production requirements.

Receiving of equipment for projects in production area.

Training of personnel for operating and set-up.

Write instructions for set-up and operation of equipment implemented.

Track performance of equipment for production use.

Involvement in 8-D teams for quality issues.

Hand in Cost saving ideas that exceed goal established by C.I. Manager.

Attend any training required by his / her supervisor.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by supervisor to maintain and operate a safe, efficient, and quality conscious operation.

Supervisory Responsibilities- In the event that this position becomes vacant, the Production Manager will resume responsibilities.

Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading project activities related to new product and process of product which leads to improved productivity and reduced cost.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;

and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To perform this job 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience-

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school ; or two to three years related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.