Manufacturing Engineer - Machine Build

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Manufacturing Engineer - Machine Build will work under the direction of the Manufacturing Manager to improve the layout, process, safety and efficiency of the build floor and staff. The position works closely with all mechanical technicians, electrical technicians, service technicians and mechanical and controls engineers to identify issues and enhancements to the overall build process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Develop, design and plan equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to enhance utilization of build area
• Evaluate worker productivity and recommend improvements to increase labor efficiency and operating performance, reduce waste and delays, and promote cost control / reductions
• Develop performance indicators to measure build efficiency and capacity and identify equipment and process flow bottlenecks
• Establish best practices for processes and identifies, trains and enforces safety protocols
• Resolve technical problems, utilizing other resources and staff as necessary and will recommend production improvements and quality enhancements
• Understand machine systems - mechanical, coolant, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical fundamentals, motion control optimization
• Understand build tools and technologies - inspection, calibration, predictive maintenance, machine operation
• Identify design improvement opportunities directly and from build team to improve fit, function and / or ease of assembly, capturing and communicating to engineering group through knowledge base environment on Unisig network.
• Properly document activities including drawing correction notes, inspection forms, service reports and data collection for cost analyses.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

plus 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, close-tolerance industry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

J-18808-Ljbffr