Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze methods required to manufacture product to the customers' requirements and specifications.
• Aid in the design of tooling, jigs, fixtures, dies and support equipment required to manufacture product to customer requirements and specifications.
• Provide sketches, prints, or drawings to the design department required to produce tooling, jigs, fixtures, dies and support equipment needed by the tool production department.
• Assist supervisors and operators on improving quality and process capabilities of product.
• Liaise with maintenance for new installations, modifications, and major troubleshooting difficulties.
• Research and analyze methods of reducing time and material cost required to manufacture product.
• Implement cost‑reduction programs mandated by customers and/or management.
• Obtain quotations on equipment, machinery, and apparatus required for process improvements and enhancements.
• Provide information for written detailed instructions to document control on current processes.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Organized – ability to work in an organized manner, balancing several tasks simultaneously.
• Problem Solving – works well in group problem‑solving situations.
• Project Management – communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time.
• Technical Skills – shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service – responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – maintains confidentiality.
• Verbal Communication – speaks clearly and persuasively; listens, seeks clarification, and responds well to questions.
• Written Communication – writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; reads and interprets written information.
• Teamwork – gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Ethics – treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust; works with integrity and upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Motivation – demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Professionalism – accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – completes work in a timely manner; works quickly.
• Safety and Security – observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative – asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts during shop walks.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent talking and hearing are required. Occasionally the employee must stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type

Full‑time

Travel: less than 10 %.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• High level of proficiency using spreadsheet applications such as Excel, including the use of pivots.
• Attendance must meet all company attendance requirements.
• Ability to continuously practice safe habits in the workplace while following all health‑ and‑safety policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.