Manufacturing Engineer

Job Duties

• Provide leadership, technical support, and guidance to improve manufacturing processes using LEAN methodology.
• Interpret manufacturing requirements, identify, and address design parameters, ensuring accurate, timely, and budget-conscious implementation of manufacturing solutions.
• Develop project requirements and design specifications from production and customer needs, overseeing the entire project lifecycle.
• Identify and implement solutions to enhance production efficiency, increase profit margins, and improve product quality.
• Work with equipment such as presses, mixers, CNC grind equipment, and lathes, enjoying hands-on work that is not confined to a desk.
• Use SolidWorks proficiency to develop models and drawings of new tooling and reverse engineer existing tooling.
• Maintain engineering records and designs according to ISO standards.
• Understand and apply basic chemical engineering principles.
• Assess the manufacturability of prototypes, collaborate with design engineering to develop a business model for manufacturing, and estimate costs and budgets for new designs.
• Work with vendors and production teams to develop, enhance, or maintain the manufacturing process of all products in the facility.
• Communicate effectively with other engineers, materials, quality, product design, and management groups, and coordinate with operators to ensure high-quality product output.
• Present and review product implementation progress to senior management to secure funding for projects and ensure compliance with OSHA safety objectives and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Full-time, on-site position.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited school.
• Chemical Engineering interest and experience is a plus.
• 12-15 years of relevant experience.