MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II

Primary Summary

Under general supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining methods, operation sequences, and processes in manufacturing. Works with the engineering department to coordinate the release of new products. Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Perform analysis and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Develop new and update old production processes with proper documentation and approvals.
• Interfaces and coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Interfaces and coordinates with vendors/customers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Interfaces and coordinates with sales, planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results.
• Write process control and quality procedures.
• Review manufacturing drawings to identify improvements.
• Participate on teams using quality control tools such as 8D, 5S, Kaizen, Lean, Six-Sigma (DMAIC), VSM, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to reduce process variation and process improvement evaluation.
• Implement and process new part structures and sequencing methods to be routed through applicable shops &/or departments.
• Develop (BOO) bill of operations, (BOM) bill of materials, and parts cost.
• Process tool design (fixtures) with use of computer assisted design applications and programs.
• Identify and troubleshoot tools in assembly.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Investigate manufacturing problems and implement root cause correction. May be required to travel to customer facilities and other affiliates as required.

Ways of Working, Experience, and Behaviors

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Understands work flows and procedures.
• Technical Skills – Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, tooling, gaging assembly and production equipment.
• Quality – Understand and analysis processes to incorporate in-process controls and if required.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation; Presents complex concepts in a simple manner to achieve understanding of benefit plans at all levels of the organization. Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes technical documents clearly and accurately; Transfers technical data into meaningful written documents that can be understood by all levels of the organization.
• Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Essential Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, minimum 4+ years related experience required and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Green Belt certified highly desired.
• Strong drafting skills (SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD), excellent problem solving skills and ability to work within a team.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement, Aerospace manufacturing experience highly desired.