Manufacturing Engineer

Essential Functions

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs
• Applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Confers with equipment vendors
• Solicits observations from operators
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements
• Researches, designs, modifies, and tests manufacturing methods and equipment
• Confers with equipment vendors
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Affirms product and process quality by designing testing methods
• Tests finished-product and process capabilities
• Establishes standards
• Confirms manufacturing processes
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs
• Reviews production schedules
• Estimates future requirements
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services
• Follows manufacturer's instructions and established procedures
• Requests special service
• Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs
• Enters data
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Reviews professional publications
• Establishes personal networks
• Participates in professional societies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering
• Experience with product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Experience with equipment vendors and operator observations
• Experience with manufacturing process evaluation and improvement
• Experience with product and process quality assurance
• Experience with production scheduling and cost estimation
• Experience with computer programming and data management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team