Additive (3D Printing) Manufacturing Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Initiate Project Management processes and tools for all new projects.
• Manage all milestones and trackers for projects and keep dates and milestones up to date and accurate.
• Communicate project trackers and other communication on a regular basis to internal and external customers.
• Manage all pre-production meetings, manufacturing meetings, and customer meetings regarding new projects and customer requests.
• Facilitate all DFM (Design for Manufacturability) meetings as required by the customer or manufacturing.
• Facilitate a post-mortem meeting and project close-out after reviewing all process performance to rate and throughput, scrap, material usage, profitability, inspection performance, on-time delivery, etc.
• Aid in part cost estimation.
• Develop manufacturing models, prints, routings, and work instructions for all project components and assemblies.
• Work with manufacturing to develop the processes necessary to take the product from quoted design to product realization and shipment for components and assemblies.
• Support the designed processes as needed regarding fixtures, models and drawings, manufacturing research, part handling, etc.
• Troubleshoot processes with manufacturing that may be problematic or opportunities for improvements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Resolve non-conformances, coordinate root cause analysis and implementation.
• Train employees on processes that are developed by engineering.
• Participate in customer visits, key contact for customer projects.
• Work with the Quality Engineering to develop capable and certified processes to support and maintain a continuous flow of quality products to our customer.
• Active participation in OE (Operations Excellence).
• Origination and assistance with other OE projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or other Engineering science.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting; including state of the art manufacturing technology/concepts and cost reductions.
• Fluent with a 3D CAD software (i.e. Solidworks, Creo, Unigraphics, etc.).
• Ability to control and hold effective meetings with an agenda and meeting minutes.
• Ability to understand and interpret GD&T, blueprints and technical documents.
• Knowledge of machining processes (AM Machines, CNC, inspection methods, and properties of materials).
• Ability to follow through on commitments and to manage, motivate and hold peers accountable to activities and milestones related to the projects being managed.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Advanced computer skills with ERP systems (ProfitKey a plus), Office 365, and other business-related software.
• Strong problem-solving skills, experience with root cause analysis techniques and ability to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Manufacturing process design and validation experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing practices.
• High level of energy, personal accountability, and integrity.
• Highly detail oriented; checks own work, keeps accurate records, organizes information effectively.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and short deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off, holiday pay.
• An onsite medical clinic.
• Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service).
• Cretex University.
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• An employee death benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Volunteer opportunities.

Pay

USD $90,800.00 - USD $136,200.00 /Yr.