Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for

Leading the design, installation, and improvement of production systems requiring the integration of people, equipment and materials for Adams Thermal Systems products. Requires extensive interaction with Product Engineering, Quality and Operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Create, implement, maintain and improve capable production processes, methods and sequences to achieve quality, throughput and cost targets.
• Work with Production Associates to optimize productivity through efficient, ergonomic and safe workstation designs, man-machine interfaces and assembly line layouts for current and new products.
• Provide day-to-day support for the manufacturing of products to ensure meeting customer requirements including the troubleshooting of production problems throughout the plant using structured problem-solving tools.
• Develop capital budgets for departments, including budgets for process improvement, capacity increases, and quality improvements.
• Project management of new equipment including evaluation, design specification, selection, justification (AFE’s), acquisition, installation, proofing and operation for manufacturing.
• Participate in Simultaneous Engineering to assure manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
• May lead Process FMEA’s and participate in Design FMEA’s with cross-functional groups including Quality, Product Engineering, Customer Centers, Logistics, and Suppliers.
• Actively involved in TS16949 processes including Control Plans, PPAP’s, Process Capability Studies (Cpk), Statistical Process Controls, Gauging and Testing Techniques.
• Provides product costing and cost estimates through the development, maintenance, and application of the production standards system utilizing work measurement techniques such as time/motion studies, work content studies, etc.
• Analyze production costs to identify and implement improvement efforts.
• Supports and encourages improvement projects (Kaizen) in conjunction with Maintenance, Manufacturing and Quality through individual and team development.
• Proposes and implements cost reduction, work flow, and quality improvement programs for manufacturing processes supportive of ATS cost, quality, delivery, and safety goals.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of plant wide material handling, packaging and product protection and material flow at workstations.
• Develops and implements overall material handling and product protection strategies.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of a productivity and efficiency monitoring system.
• Analyze these metrics to identify and initiate improvement efforts.
• Assists in the development, performance and optimization of preventative maintenance activities systems.
• Develops and implements equipment utilization programs and capacity planning to increase line productivity.
• Analyzes and manages capacity of equipment including line balancing in relation to sales demand.
• Collaborates with product engineering personnel and external tool suppliers to develop production tooling in the best interest of ATS with regard to quality and price.
• Creates and maintains manufacturing documentation as required by the various Operating procedures such as Manufacturing Bills of Material, Labor Routings, Manufacturing Process Documentation, etc.
• Understands, implements, and maintains ATS/TQM principles and trains department members to develop effective use of principles.
• Remains current in new manufacturing engineering technology, new manufacturing techniques and new equipment.
• Recommends new approaches where feasible.
• Trains others and communicates effectively with all levels of the organization to implement changes.
• Demonstrates successful Project Management techniques and abilities by combining Engineering skills and people skills.

Required Skills And Characteristics

• Minimum 2 to 3 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experienced in manufacturing processes, production tooling, fixture design, work station design, line layout and balancing, OSHA and safety regulations, and hazardous materials management.
• Pick and Place Automation experience – preferred.
• Laser Cutting, break presses and welding processes experience – preferred.
• Basic PC skills, CAD, Drafting PLC experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred Skills And Characteristics

• Excellent organizational and interface skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Supports team processes and the empowerment of people at all levels of the organization through training and education, and through management practices that reinforce individual responsibility and accountability.

Position Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Wellmark BCBS Group Medical Insurance
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Fidelity 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance at 1x Salary
• Long Term Disability
• Also Available: Short Term Disability
• Hospitalization Indemnity
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Term Life Insurance
• Identity Protection