Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

About the role

The ideal candidate for a Manufacturing Engineer would be able to evaluate and recommend digital transformation tools and technologies (data platforms, visualization tools, IIoT/sensor connectivity) needed to expand the virtual shop floor capability including visual dashboards and insight reports covering Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics.

Responsibilities

• Performs research, design, and continual development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and workmanship standards with data on cycle/takt time and labor standards.
• Designs, develops, and tests various tools, fixtures, and equipment recommended for manufacturing methods.
• Creates and maintains detailed work instructions to ensure standardized manufacturing processes.
• Identifies root cause and leads corrective action execution to improve quality and reduce scrap.
• Improves manufacturing efficiencies by championing continuous improvement projects and initiatives with a Lean Manufacturing mindset using a Kaizen approach, Gemba, and 6S practices.
• Collaborates with Management, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, capacities, and production schedules to facilitate efficient processing.
• Provides technical support to operations and provides relevant feedback to the Design team with a continuous improvement and Design for Manufacturability focus.
• Continually supports continuous improvement initiatives and established lean manufacturing systems.
• Provides training to production employees on procedures and workmanship standards.
• Understands and leads initiatives to instill safety and regulatory/standards compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring quality, minimizing total cost of ownership, sustaining production, and mitigating financial risk.
• Total Cost of Ownership – As assigned, focus on product cost reduction activities in support of and defined by yearly cost metrics and targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred 3-5 years of engineering experience in the sheet metal fabrication industry.
• Demonstrated mechanical/electrical skills and working knowledge of industrial engineering tools.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, tolerances, schematics, BOMs, routings, and engineering tools.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar and MS-Office (Word/Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and systematic problem solving.
• Understanding of Lean concepts and use of Lean tools.
• Strong initiative and high energy with excellent communication and time management skills.

Benefits

• Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years.
• Low to NO COST premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation.
• 11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO.
• Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program.
• Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification.
• Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions.
• Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases.
• Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary.