Manufacturing Engineer I

Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineer designs and implements the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process ensuring the quality, cost and efficiency of products produced.

Key Areas Of Responsibilities

• Implements production processes that increase efficiency, reduce cost and ensure safety.
• Affords assessments of raw materials for manufacturing and proposes changes to increase product quality and reliability and to reduce cost.
• Participates on cross-functional teams focused on product design improvements, new product design and field testing.
• Researches automation techniques, tests new systems for efficiency and plans factory layouts to optimize production.
• Contributes to the design of tools, machinery or processes that increase productivity and efficiency.
• Implements process validation plans, performs process failure mode effect analysis, and prepares control plans for manufactured and vended products.
• Performs test plans for alternate materials, parts, tools or systems as necessary to introduce improvements.
• Writes engineering changes and deviations to document changes to form, fit or function of production parts or manufacturing processes.
• Evaluates returned goods for manufacturing defects, non-conformances, and product issues as needed.
• Performs dimensional and functional review of manufactured and purchased parts.

Key Performance Indicators

• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.
• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyses information and standard practices to make judgments.
• Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
• Gains higher-level knowledge and skills, demonstrating increasing competence with respect to Kinetico’s processes and customers.
• Asks relevant questions and checks for understanding.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills to support others.
• Works in partnership with multiple departments.
• Demonstrates flexibility & adaptability to keep up with developing techniques and technologies.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing and industrial engineering with 0-3 years of manufacturing process or manufacturing production experience.
• Learns Lean Six Sigma Training – Preferred Green Belt level, Black Belt a plus.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience using CAD and/or CAE Software.
• Experience with specifying, supporting and troubleshooting automation equipment and ancillary components.
• Experience with plastic injection molding a plus.
• Experience with plastic part design a plus.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet proficiency.
• Good interpersonal/customer relation skills.

Organizational Context

• This Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager.
• The role interacts with all technical support, quality, manufacturing engineering, manufacturing production, research & development, and product management groups.

Kinetico Commitment And Difference

Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the Tangent Company, a small consulting design firm, Kinetico soon became a global organization of independent dealers, international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. Through the dedication of its founders, employees and distribution network, Kinetico has experienced tremendous success. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization. Innovative technology and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction have distinguished the company and positioned Kinetico as a leader in today’s ever-changing water treatment industry manufacturing water softeners, along with a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use, as well as those that provide high-quality drinking water for consumption.