Manufacturing Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Modify and maintain PLC-based automated conveyor systems, HMI's, and drive systems.
• Understand and troubleshoot networks (Ethernet, Device Net, etc.).
• Understand / knowledge of OSHA regs and required safeguards.
• Entry level software development and documentation for Beckhoff PLC controls.
• Understand and develop Ignition / SCADA logic.
• Collaborate with other engineers to resolve issues or drive improvements.
• Interpret quality control philosophy to key personnel within company.
• Provide, and oversee, inspection activity for product throughout production cycle.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime.
• Commit to plant safety procedures.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Stay up to date / explore latest methods best practices and concepts in production management.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer or Mechanical Engineer specializing in Automation Technology.
• 1-3 yrs. experience in PLC troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and manufacturing processes.
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.

Preferred

• Experience in Ignition programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources).
• Previous experience in the Outdoor Power Equipment or Power Tools industry is a plus.
• Experience working in a multi-channel retail business/industry.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline preferred, but we will consider any combination of education and relevant experience.