Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain equipment programs, operating parameters, process settings, tooling, jigs, fixtures, routing standards and work instructions
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through process improvements, equipment optimization, scrap reduction, and reduction of downtime
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for fabrication and paint production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation
• Support operators in troubleshooting process issues and developing best practices for machine operation
• Monitor process performance and analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Partner with Maintenance and Production teams to develop and implement world-class maintenance practices, developing and standardizing preventative and predictive maintenance procedures
• Utilize Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tools and methodologies to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities for equipment and process failures
• Analyze and optimize facility layouts, workflow, and material flow to eliminate waste and improve productivity
• Participate in Kaizen events focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost by applying lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to streamline operations
• Collaborate with New Product Development and Requisition Engineering teams to provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidance
• Plan, justify, execute, and monitor Capital projects related to manufacturing equipment and tooling implementation and sun-setting
• Support new product introductions by ensuring manufacturing readiness and process capability
• Evaluate current manufacturing capacity utilization and future volume requirements, proactively escalate any risks, and develop recommendations to alleviate bottlenecks

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of professional engineering work experience as Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineer within the manufacturing industry. Metal fabrication preferred
• Knowledge of machine / CNC programming, fixture and JIG design, and proper tooling selection
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar modeling software, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and technologies
• Knowledge of quality control programs such as SPC, ISO, or Six Sigma is preferred
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, tooling, and gauging designs
• GD&T knowledge and its application
• Knowledge of process and design failure mode and defect analysis (PFMEA and DFMEA)
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar modeling software, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook