Manufacturing Engineer

Principal Accountabilities/Competencies

• Handle day-to-day problems with processes, product, equipment and documentation.
• Investigate and complete assigned Corrective Action Requests.
• Lead assigned productivity projects using a systematic problem solving approach and/or lean tools to improve manufacturing processes, equipment and products.
• Use of problem solving methodologies such as Shainin or Six Sigma.
• Compose and process documentation and process changes using the Engineering Change Release (ECR) procedure.
• Actively participate and represent Manufacturing Engineering in new product design reviews.
• Write Standard Operating Instructions (SOI), Routers, Process Sheets, Preventative Maintenance (PM’s) and Manufacturing Instructions (MI’s) as required.
• Design tooling required for critical assembly, test, production, or inspection operations.
• Estimate design and fabrication times and costs for new tools.
• Investigate, develop, justify and compile costs and savings for new equipment/process implementation.
• Acquire new equipment/processes and is the sole coordinator, responsible for the project to make sure costs are met, schedules are maintained and the systems function as designed.
• Develop new processing techniques to reduce non-conformance and production costs.
• Interact with customers during audits, product investigations and presentations.
• Utilize the engineer’s special skills to assist other engineers, managers or supervisors with their projects or problems.
• Responsible for designing, training and maintaining assembly and test equipment used in the manufacture of Champion Ignition System products.
• Assist maintenance and facility engineering if situations arise that are beyond their resource expertise.
• Assist PE with Qual Testing & Development

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field of study required (i.e. Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial etc…)
• Or 7+ years manufacturing support experience
• 3+ years of experience with the assembly and test of electronic and electro-mechanical products and developing methods to automate these processes
• Experience with metal joining processes (Tig, resistance welding and braze) preferred
• Strong background in continuous improvement productivity projects to reduce labor, cycle times, scrap and rework cost
• Demonstrated experience in managing capital equipment projects that includes developing machine specifications for custom equipment, managing machine builders and contractors to achieve a successful runoff and entry into production
• Experience with CAD and/or 3D modeling software required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required