Manufacturing Engineer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with major engineering projects, independently handle less complex portions of projects, and complete tasks as assigned.
• Perform various duties including: engineering studies and investigations, machine/equipment/tool design, process and assembly development, database design and development, equipment acquisition and plant layout.
• Work collectively with Quality, Production, Maintenance and others to improve manufacturing methods and reduce costs.
• Make recommendations regarding product design from the standpoint of manufacturing engineering.
• Participate in the implementation of new methods, equipment, machines and tooling.
• As necessary, assist supervisors and operators during the course of production as well as with conducting trial runs.
• Continuous maintenance of product and process specifications including database and report modifications.
• Develop advanced methods of production and data collection. Simplify or eliminate manual operations, utilizing and developing automation approaches when feasible.
• Investigate difficulties in production and devise solutions to problems.
• Recommend improvements in preventive maintenance, safety and housekeeping.
• Use initiative, ingenuity and sound engineering techniques and approaches while performing technical investigations, using engineering and technical literature.
• Seek and accept functional guidance and assistance from others on matters within their areas of competence.
• Through the course of all projects evaluate, promote, recommend, and work toward a safe and accident-free environment.
• Ensure that operating procedures for all new and existing equipment have been documented for use by others.
• Exercise responsibility for professional development through continuing study, attending technical society meetings and similar means.
• Continuously seek out, evaluate, and present areas for improvement to quality, cost, performance, and environmental impact.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Education Requirements

• 4 Year Engineering or 4 Year Technical Degree

Skills And Abilities Required

• Training in product/process development
• Experience with limited project leadership (small capital projects)
• Requires knowledge of: machine, equipment and tool design; manufacturing methods and equipment, including materials handling; and specific aspects of product design, quality control and costs

Computer Equipment And Software Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office