Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Key Duties :

• Using continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies, identify opportunities to advance manufacturing operations tools and technology.
• Conduct process reviews, perform root cause analyses, develop improvement plans implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Design improvement solutions for equipment and systems to manufacture and handle all materials produced
• Support manufacturing operations around the world. Occasional travel to US or international locations may be required.
• Produce accurate mechanical and electrical drawings for layout, assembly, fabrication, and erection of equipment and facilities.
• Prepare specifications for bidding and purchasing of equipment, materials, supplies, and services.
• Manage all types of plant engineering projects, from beginning to end.  This may include defining requirements, developing a series of designs, obtaining buy in from other parties, planning and supervising installations, tracking revisions, and producing final documentation.
• Coordinate outside contractors, as needed, to complete any assigned projects.
• Identify and recommend preventive maintenance procedures and spare parts requirements on new equipment.
• Provide engineering support on major breakdowns, equipment rebuilds, and reoccurring maintenance problem areas.
• Provide training and instruction to Maintenance and other employees on new equipment, safety, and other topics.
• Troubleshoot and identify issues with facilities equipment.  Make simple repairs, when necessary.
• Maintain excellent lines of communication with Maintenance, Production, other departments, and our affiliates.