Manufacturing Engineer

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities

• Supports new product and process development, manufacturing operations, quality and continuous improvement projects.
• Analyzes data, interprets trends and initiates improvement solutions on key performance metrics.
• Creates/supplies production routings, bills of materials, work instructions and processing prints to all applicable work cells, and departments.
• Affords assistance/advice to Design Engineers regarding the best possible design for manufacturability to ensure product Quality and most effective manufacturing methods to keep costs down.
• Designs, identifies and implements new equipment, tooling and work holding devices into the manufacturing process.
• Stays apprised of new technologies to improve efficiency and resolve manufacturing issues.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other similar technical degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with CNC programming, knowledge of G & M codes desired.
• Experience automation integration and robot programming desired.
• Demonstrated process knowledge of machining processes and inspection techniques.
• Proficient in Solid Works, MS Office suite.
• Ability to learn and use a computer-based ERP program.
• Knowledge of GD & T is desirable.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems ISO9001 preferred.
• Knowledge of automotive drivetrain technology is desired but not required.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment.