Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Hands-on overseeing and technical troubleshooting of existing automated equipment/processes (PLC & Computer driven assembly equipment, both in house made and purchased equipment).
• Through various forms of data analysis, develop improvement initiatives or projects that resolve quality and delivery issues, customer complaints, or downtime.
• Develop and implement OEE metrics and create plan for improvement.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product, and testing process capabilities. Also establishing standards and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Assist in the development, execution and implementation of process improvements identified and scheduled in annual improvement targets.
• Assist and help develop manufacturing processes with new product launches into production.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service when needed.
• Aid in the development, execution and implementation of annual capital budgets/projects.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Interface and work shoulder to shoulder with the maintenance and toolroom team on a daily basis to help keep production up and running.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Degree, 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, Experience in medium volume high SKU environment, Computer skills, Organizational, Problem solving, Communication skills
• Preferred Qualifications: Drive for results, Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, Sound knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures, Manufacturing knowledge, Technical knowledge of products

Physical/Mental Demands

• The physical and work environment requirements described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, lift, move, and handle products, materials, tools, and controls.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, periodically may sit, reach with hands and arms, walk or climb with legs and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, pull, bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or more up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination are required.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 annually

Physical/Mental Demands

• The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, it can be loud for periods of time while working near equipment which is in operation.
• Hearing protection and safety glasses may be required.
• Employee must be able to hear fork truck horn.
• The employee must be able to work alone for extended periods of time.
• The employee must also be able to work with others as required.