Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer supports new product development, provides input on manufacturability of designs, defines assembly process requirements, assists with prototype assembly, and provides technical support to the production team. They also assist the design engineering team with DFM principles, project preparation, and implementation, and drive efficiency and automation improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with others to provide input regarding manufacturability of design
• Define requirements for assembly processes including materials, fixturing, tooling, testing/inspection, workflow, labor and material costs
• Aid in prototype assembly completion
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and resolve production process issues related to slip ring assembly
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Create work instructions and ensure accurate documentation for all assembly processes
• Write justifications and submit capital request documents for new machines and equipment
• Maintain familiarity with quality documents and document any assigned actions
• Participate in training opportunities related to technology developments, continuous improvement, Manufacturing 4.0, etc.
• Identify, manage, and complete multiple responsibilities accurately, timely, and within budget
• Communicate and follow through on task information, status, and responses or questions to the appropriate people
• Follow rules and processes outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality Manual, and Safety training
• Demonstrate collaborative working relationships, good judgment, reasoning, and professional conduct
• Represent Fabricast favorably with customers, suppliers, and employees
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for the position and situation
• Attend and be punctual for work

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering or the combined equivalent of education and experience
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• Professional, organized, and analytic
• Sound knowledge of Continuous Improvement principles, trouble shooting, and root-cause analysis abilities
• Computer proficiency with Excel and MS Office
• The ability to think critically, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent assignments in an ever-changing environment while meeting established goals, time, and budgetary constraints

Skills

• Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• Professional, organized, and analytic
• Sound knowledge of Continuous Improvement principles, trouble shooting, and root-cause analysis abilities
• Computer proficiency with Excel and MS Office
• The ability to think critically, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent assignments in an ever-changing environment while meeting established goals, time, and budgetary constraints

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full-time, Tuesday through Friday, 5:30 am to 4:00 pm; hours may vary based on business demand and overtime requirements.