Manufacturing Engineer II

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer II plays a crucial role in supporting Operational Excellence within the manufacturing processes. They are responsible for developing and improving manufacturing methods, investigating and responding to customer quality issues, recommending design changes, and championing key strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, assembly techniques, ergonomic principles, and quality controls to poka-yoke production builds
• Participate in the investigation, response, and corrective actions to customer quality excursions
• Recommend design changes for materials and components through Engineering Change Request process
• Champion key strategic projects relating to Operational Excellence activities
• Embrace and enhance established standard work practices for Manufacturing Engineering
• Identify, develop, and implement complete and accurate documentation of existing manufacturing processes and new product introductions
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, establishing standards, and validating manufacturing processes
• Evaluate work cell layouts to improve manpower efficiency, material workflow, and floor space utilizing Lean techniques
• Collaborate with New Product Development Engineering to review designs, participate in pilot builds, and develop the plan to release new products into manufacturing
• Collaborate with Inventory Control on optimizing product flow to and from the workbenches and within the 4 walls of the site

Requirements

• Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and work collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or Related Engineering Technology degree, or 8 years of related experience
• Preferred skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with SAP, GD&T dimensioning practices, AutoCAD and SolidWorks, formalized risk analysis procedures (PFMEA), Design for Manufacturability procedures, Stage Gate processes, capital equipment specification & purchasing, and 3D printing

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have hands-on mechanical skills, good communication skills, and good organizational skills to manage multiple priorities at one time. Travel is estimated at 25%.