Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Works within NSK to accomplish production requirements and schedule attainment.
• Applies efficient manufacturing processes to meet business objectives.
• Performs quality inspection checks following standard operating procedures.
• Assists in improving machine functions, operations, and set changes.
• Supports repair of machine breakdowns with maintenance personnel.
• Generates and revises standardized operating procedures.
• Performs root cause analysis of quality defects.
• Develops and implements process improvements.
• Collects data and prepares reports for assigned projects.
• Assists in establishing specifications and operating conditions for area of responsibility.
• Tests, evaluates, and recommends perishable items to ensure optimal material usage at the least total cost.
• Recommends tooling and equipment for optimal process capability and efficiency while maintaining high quality.
• Supports production by teaching, training, and diagnosing problems on the production floor (85% of time).
• Provides insights on corrective steps to coordinators and operators.
• Evaluates design of new, re-built, and existing machines for compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Assists maintenance department in establishing and attaining preventative maintenance needs.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on assigned departmental KPIs.
• Executes assigned capital budget projects, including managing scheduling, deadlines, and cost control.
• Manages assigned portions of Repair & Maintenance budgets, Perishable Tooling budgets, etc.
• Participates with the team to address quality and safety issues within the department.