Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

All Weather Architectural Aluminum is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Operations and Production Teams. This role focuses on streamlining manufacturing workflows, analyzing product design for manufacturability, troubleshooting bottlenecks, implementing corrective actions, developing new processes, and improving existing ones. The position also involves participation in new product development, product enhancements, and compliance efforts.

This is a hands-on role requiring a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a "make it happen" attitude.

Responsibilities

• Streamline manufacturing processes and workflows using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Perform Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews
• Analyze and improve CNC/automation processes, programs, and tooling
• Manage ECN, TDR, and product audit processes
• Analyze, develop, and document manufacturing processes
• Review product designs for manufacturability
• Ensure product compliance, testing, and certification
• Implement corrective actions to improve throughput and efficiency
• Develop standard work and manufacturing process documentation
• Assist in new product design, workflows, and process development
• Support plant layout and process flow design
• Test and analyze prototypes, new parts, assemblies, and processes
• Design manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and gauging
• Provide operational support for new product launches and enhancements
• Evaluate, integrate, and validate CNC programming and tooling
• Validate bill of materials
• Evaluate and recommend new materials
• Perform first-run article inspections

Core Competencies

• FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, PFD, and DFM methodologies
• Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• High-level understanding of complex manufacturing processes
• Time study tools and methodologies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience leading and participating in multi-disciplinary team projects
• Proficiency in creating mechanical 3D models and drawings (mid-level complexity)
• Implementation of manufacturing and production process layouts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple active projects across departments
• Understanding of technical and mechanical machining drawings
• Maintain a sense of urgency and responsibility on all projects
• Organize, maintain, and keep a clean work environment
• Manage and update MS Project plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of manufacturing-related experience (window and door manufacturing preferred)
• Knowledge of CNC machining and automation equipment
• Experience manufacturing with aluminum (tooling, cutting, and milling equipment)
• Proficiency in developing mechanical, manufacturing, fabrication, and machining drawings

Skills

• Microsoft 365 Suite
• AutoCAD and Inventor
• Vault or PDM experience
• MS Project and task management software

Physical Requirements

• Routinely maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product without assistance
• Occasionally lift and maneuver 50 lbs.
• Requires bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, and occasional lifting from a truck or car without assistance

Work Environment

This role operates in both an office and shop floor environment, with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor and R&D building. Minimal travel may be required. The position is in a fast-paced environment that may require working irregular and long hours.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Vacation pay, sick pay, and 8 paid holidays