Manufacturing Engineer

A bit about us :

We are a leader in the manufacture of custom safety products made from a variety of materials. ISO 9001 / 2008 registered, we are a provider of components and assemblies for some of the world’s largest equipment companies.

The company specializes in the security, medical, aviation and explosives industries. Check us out, we're great!!!!

Why join us?

Because we're amazing!!! A very stable and growing company, we are on the verge of some very fast growth. Upgrading systems, processes and technology, we are going to continue to dominate our industry and continue to take market share. Additionally :

• Meaningful Work!
• Best in Class Firm!
• Competitive Compensation Package!
• Complete Benefits Package!
• Flexible Work Schedules!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Fun Company Activities!
• Many More!

Job Details

Summary

As the technical leader, the manufacturing engineer is responsible for customer consult / design of producible product as well as the development of the efficient methods with which to deliver them.

This individual leads the respective design, methods development, and process improvement initiatives

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Manufacturing Process Owner

The manufacturing engineer will be the technical expert of manufacturing processes. They will be expected to use their expertise to support all other functions of the organization.

oMain point of contact for production in their area

oSupport Product Engineer in developing manufacturing methods

oDocument all standard work practices for their area

oCreate product specific work instructions

oAssist estimators on quotes for new product

oCreate and maintain equipment capability documents to assist sales and estimating

oTrain manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

• Track improvement ideas
• Evaluate and prioritize projects based on difficulty, impact, and time to implement
• Specify equipment needed for new projects or improvements
• Create justifications for equipment and improvement projects
• Review and update production layouts to improve efficiency
• Implement new equipment by testing, documenting requirements, and training personnel

Leadership

• Leads the cost savings and process improvement initiatives within the respective area to ensure quality, safety, efficiency and lead time improvement initiatives are met
• Leads / participates in cross functional teams to define and resolve manufacturing challenges able to put action plans in place to correct
• Highly accountable and able to hold other accountable

Communication

• Training manufacturing personnel on new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating with maintenance and repair services
• Teaches team members the methods for manufacturing customer products, new products and assists new team member on boarding
• Communicates the launch of new / revised products, training team members and enhancing process results
• Communicates with the business unit leadership on the status of new products and progress improvement initiatives

Design and Development

• Design and implement tooling / fixturing needed for production of new products
• Develop and test new manufacturing processes

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field Industrial, mechanical, electrical
• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment

Skills

• Proficient using Microsoft office suites ( Word, Excel, Outlook, Power-Point, etc.)
• SolidWorks - design capability
• Clear understanding of drawings, layouts and GD&T
• Critical thinking & decision making
• Ability to analyze large amounts of information.

Competencies

• Excellent command of basic leadership skills, able to set goals, work independently and with a team
• Clear command of lean and flow principles for low volume wide variety manufacturing
• Problem Solving / Analysis
• Leadership
• Communication Proficiency
3 days ago