Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

We are looking for someone with the technical knowledge to continually improve processes and productivity. Support quote opportunities and new launch programs, including tooling design and development for fabrication and assembly. Implement plans in support of management goals and objectives. Work closely with manufacturing to establish robust equipment and tooling solutions, meeting all quality and safety objectives.

Functions & Essential Duties

Manufacturing Support

Identify key bottlenecks / waste and promote system improvements that directly improve product cost and production efficiency.

Investigate, recommend and implement new processes, technology and

equipment for continual improvements and future growth of product lines.

Vital member of Kaizen events to increase productivity, reduce downtime and eliminate scrap and wasted movements

Identify, direct and follow through on specific requirements in support of APQP

activities through direct action and coordination.

Implement specific process plans for production lines, provide associated detailed planning and bill of materials in support of product processing.

Administrative

• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
• Responsible for ensuring BOMs are properly set-up
• Responsible for completion of the PFMEA for new products.
• Support department on quotes and samples as required
• Prepare, submit and present reports as required
• Management of equipment systems

General Engineering & Design

Design on Solid Works and AutoCAD as necessary

Education or Required Experience

Prefer 4-year engineering degree-IE, ME, Systems

(relative experience will be considered in lieu of education)

Automotive experience and familiarity with IATF 16949.

Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma / TPS experience preferred

Skills

Physical Requirements

ability to lift up to 50 lbs

ability to work with / around oils & lubricants

ability to generate a substantial amount of work using a computer

some travel may be required

ability to stand for up to 8 hours when working on manufacturing floor

ability to bend, reach and squat as needed when working on manufacturing floor

ability to effectively hold and utilize small hand tools and fasteners

ability to visually detect small defects in production parts or materials

ability to hear buzzers, horns, and / or warning signals emitted by production equipment or alarms

Safety

Ensure all equipment and tooling meet safety and regulatory requirements

Develop lock out tag out procedures for new or existing equipment as needed

Adhere to all company safety policies, practices and directives.

Report any unsafe condition or related safety issue immediately

Adhere to company ISO14001 regulations per policy