Manufacturing Engineer - foundry - Atlanta area position

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Established company with a very large market share in what they manufacture and that has a good working culture has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer at a plant site in the southwest area of the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area. Much investment in the purchase of new capital equipment is taking place. This position will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. In this position the selected candidate will plan and design manufacturing processes in an industrial plant; maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization; will also determine parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification by performing the following duties. Provided are major company benefits, bonus potential, and a 401k with 100% match to 5%. Normally working hours are 8-5, but could get up 45-50 hour hours in a week.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ability to design production tooling, utilizing 2D & 3D software i.e. SolidWorks.
• Implement productivity improvements associated with current production lines.
• Perform root cause analysis of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods. i.e. Lean Tools
• Design & implement production process for new products and design changes to our existing products.
• Perform FMEA's on new and existing products involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Review product designs for manufacturability and optimized processing.
• Participate in cross functional teams to ensure optimal productivity methods.
• Lead exercises in design of experiments, lean manufacturing, ROIA, etc.
• Lead design review meeting for new and existing products.
• Create work instructions, statement of work, spare parts inventories, critical parts inventories, etc.
• Implementation of automation, robotic, vision systems, controls integration, end of arm tooling, fixturing, gauging, machine design, etc.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : (The following statements describe the physical abilities required to perform the essential job functions, although exceptions may be made to these requirements based on the principle of reasonable accommodation.)

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands / arms and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The office setting will provide moderate noise. When time is spent in the manufacturing environments hearing protection may be required. Those specific areas where PPE is required will be deemed appropriately.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.