Manufacturing Engineer

Essential Functions

• Designs tools and/or machines of varying types (some of a very complex nature) for use in the manufacture of company products.
• Re-designs, repairs, or replaces in-process production program equipment, production control hardware, and tooling.
• Develops processes, methods, tooling, and production controls for new programs; supervises their assembly and proofing.
• Sets up new equipment, ensures its satisfactory operation, and instructs others to use the new equipment properly.
• Writes procedures for the operation of new or existing equipment.

Secondary Functions

• Assists in the training of less-experienced department personnel

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: B.S.M.E degree, or a B.S degree with a concentration of coursework in Industrial Technology or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in capital appropriation evaluation and analysis is helpful.
• Knowledgeable concerning mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals, and the application of mathematics and dimensions to production machinery and tooling.
• Knowledgeable concerning modern fabrication and assembly techniques and machine-shop practices and techniques.
• Strong drafting skills.
• Able to mentally visualize and comprehend all aspects of a manufacturing equipment or tooling problem, understand the interrelationships of factors affecting a given situation, and be attentive to detail.
• Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with new innovations to economically solve production problems in a timely manner.
• Has initiative and able to work effectively with little direction and/or few guidelines.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and data processing.
• Familiar with computer-controlled machine tools and has had exposure to high-volume automated production equipment.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit (60%) and walk (40%) of the time.
• May also be required to bend, stoop, pull, push, twist and turn.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs (5%) of the time.
• Must be able to use a chain hoist, pallet jack, hand truck, saw, grinder and power tools.
• Must use safety equipment such as steel toe shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection.