Manufacturing Engineer

Major Function

To administer and control the development of product in manufacturing and appropriate manufacturing methods/processes at the most cost-effective level while meeting the quality, quantity and long term objectives of the company, assists in the maintenance of equipment tooling and facilities.

Essential Functions

• Plans and coordinates production procedures, identifying process needs, improvements and changes, and leads projects designed to implement process changes that are identified or as directed.
• Develops processes to manufacture products through effective utilization of in-house build programs, outside vendor build programs and equipment vendors.
• Supports the tooling needs of the plan locations by developing, implementing and directing a tooling program that includes cost effective development of new tooling, tooling modifications, tooling vendors/suppliers and expediting to manufacturing.
• Trains and motivates a staff capable of effectively achieving established objectives.
• Responsible for the accurate and adequate storage of engineering records and documented to provide support and verification of process and product changes.
• Prepares and provides, as required, cost analysis and justification rationales for any and all engineered changes.
• Prepares project cost estimates and budgets as required including automation equipment.
• Develops or assist in developing products using either external or internal sources and/or expertise.
• Maintains effective communications with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Material Control, Marketing and Sample Room.
• Updates and stays current with state-of-the-art engineering procedures, processes, materials and manufacturing techniques in order to advise and assist various departments in meeting the objectives of the company.
• May provide recommendations for new products within company objectives.
• Performs special projects and other assignments as requires by the Engineering Manager.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience with emphasis on Mfg, product, and process engineering.

Prerequisites for the Job

• A high degree of organization and administrative skills.
• Thermoforming processing experience.
• Some facility/tooling background skills desired.

Competitive Benefits & Compensation Package

• Safe working environments
• World class benefits
• Medical, dental, vision plans and flexible spending accounts
• Company paid short term disability, long term disability, and AD&D insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous holiday and vacation allotments
• Dependent scholarship program
• Wellness program
• Referral program

Pay

Pay commensurate with education and experience.