Manufacturing Engineer

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Prepare economic justification for capital equipment procurement and installation.
• Prepare plant layouts and determine process flow.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for assembly and fabrication.
• Provide manufacturing design support to R&D for manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Aid in the construction of new product prototypes.
• Organize transition of new products from R&D to production.
• Ensure Assembly and Shipping Work Instructions are created.
• Supervise the design and coordinate the completion of Assembly fixtures.
• Assist in training personnel in proper Assembly techniques.
• Prepare pilot production runs.
• Approve part releases for Manufacturing.
• Establish testing procedures and quality checks for production equipment.
• Establish and maintain required environmental compliance programs.
• Design and implement storage and material handling systems for production.
• Collaborate with the Product Engineering Department for smooth transitions of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and effectively communicate these changes to the employees.
• Promote and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Observe and enforce all safety rules and PPE requirements applicable to the area.

Experience Requirements

• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment, preferably with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• A minimum of 2 years’ CAD experience preferred.
• Prior experience using Oracle or similar manufacturing software preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes associated with the production of engineered products required.
• Knowledge and application of ISO standards in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with implementing and driving Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing materials and construction technologies required.
• Estimating skills for manufactured parts cost and assembly time preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental standards required.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
• Blueprint reading skills required.
• Electrical testing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of assembly methods used in all areas required.
• Prior experience using Oracle or similar manufacturing software preferred.

Quality Responsibilities

• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Control further processing, delivery, or installation of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

Education Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Industrial Technology required.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to normal office conditions like telephone, personal computer, reports and files.
• The employee will also be exposed to normal conditions of a manufacturing facility.
• The employee will be required to talk or hear.
• The employee will be required to stand for long periods of time.
• The employee will use his/her hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will frequently lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 70 pounds.
• When working on machinery, employees will bend, stoop and crouch on a regular basis and constantly move about to coordinate work.
• The employee is required to regularly set up, adjust, assemble, control, test and operate machinery.

Work Arrangement

• We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Benefits

• A 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance.
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid time off business travel services.
• Employee discounts.
• An employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.